Projects
Understanding molecular mechanism of sheath blight resistance in rice
October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2017
| Completed Project
| Sustainable Agriculture
Rice sheath blight, caused by the soil-borne fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn, cause up to 50% yield loss in a susceptible cultivar. No complete resistance against sheath blight has been identified in either commercial rice cultivars or wild related species. The genes found on the QTL regions associated with sheath blight may have critical role in conferring disease resistance.
High throughout metagenomic approach for probiotic lactic acid bacteria from camel milk
September 29, 2014 to October 28, 2017
| Completed Project
Lactic acid bacteria are widely distributed in different raw materials viz. milk, meat, flour, soil, water plants, silage, waste products and also in the intestinal tract of animals and humans. Camel milk is different from other ruminant milk in nutritional as well as therapeutic value and also is a rich source of proteins with potential antimicrobial and protective activities.
Biotechnological interventions for viscosity reduction of petroleum hydrocarbon
September 28, 2014 to September 27, 2017
| Completed Project
Reserves of conventional crude oil are being severely depleted, thus there is a growing interest in utilizing the vast reserves of unconventional oils. Upgradation of heavy oil by chemical process demands extreme conditions. Therefore, less energy extensive as well as cost effective process is needed.
Back to Earth
September 20, 2014 to August 31, 2015
| Completed Project
| Environment | Waste
The main objectives are to: 1. Build consciousness on the significance of waste management; 2. Educate, train, stimulate, and encourage young children to initiate small steps towards waste management and recycling; 3. Motivate children to be environmentally responsible in their homes, schools, and localities;
Joint Credit Mechanism: Feasibility study regarding the application of Japanese low-carbon technology in India for FY 2014
September 11, 2014 to February 27, 2015
| Completed Project
| Energy | Energy Efficiency
The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study regarding the application of Japanese compressed air technology in the Indian industry.
Evaluation of the Impact of Sericulture Programme Implemented by Industries during 11th and 12th Five Year Plans in the State of Jharkhand
September 4, 2014 to August 3, 2015
| Completed Project
| Sustainable Agriculture
The main objectives are to: 1. Evaluate various schemes and the implementation mechanism adopted for the promotion of sericulture schemes in the state; 2. Assess the impacts of various schemes on the socio-economic status of the beneficiary and capacity enhancement of various stakeholders if any;
Studying the impact of aerosols on Himalayan glacier
September 1, 2014 to August 22, 2017
| Completed Project
| Air
The primary objective of this project is to quantify how the amount and properties of absorbing type aerosols (black carbon) is affecting the glaciers’ mass balance in the Himalayas. The specific objectives are to: a. Quantify the concentration levels and transport of absorbing aerosols to the Indian Himalayas;
Energy Efficiency Improvement of Reheating Furnaces of Steel Industries in Indonesia
September 1, 2014 to April 22, 2015
| Completed Project
| Energy | Energy Efficiency
The overall objective of the assignment is to identify energy saving opportunities in steel industries using reheating furnaces in Indonesia. The specific objectives of the project are the following:
Characterization and Consolidation of Hippophae Genetic Resources and Propagation of Elite Genotypes for Varietal Evaluation
August 21, 2014 to February 20, 2018
| Completed Project
| Sustainable Agriculture
The main objectives of this project are: Establishment of localized nurseries of Hippophae accessions for each region for 2 years; One thousand Hippophae accessions from different regions to be consolidated at germplasm resource centre; Maintenance of germplasm resource centre;
Thermal performance evaluation of Insulla roofing tile of Japeva Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Chennai
August 5, 2014 to April 30, 2015
| Completed Project
Thermal performance evaluation and material characterization of a roofing material for Japeva Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Chennai