Ongoing Projects

Evaluation and Validation of anticancer metabolites from Himalayan lichens and development of polymeric nanoformulation as potential cancer therapautic agent

June 21, 2018

| Environment and Public Health

The project aims to explore the chemical diversity of the natural products from Trans Himalayan region, in order to identify novel lichen-based anti-cancer agents. Lichens are unique microorganisms comprising of a fungal and an algal partner. The study is based on the evaluation and validation of anti-cancer compounds from lichens of Himalayan origin. The isolated metabolites will be screened for anti-cancer potential and cytotoxicity will be evaluated using cancer cell lines.

Endocrine Disruptors in Indian Food: minimizing children exposure and fostering a safer space for agriculture and food market (EDIFY)

December 1, 2017

| Environment

| Sustainable Agriculture

| Environment and Public Health

The main objectives of this project are to: i) conduct a comprehensive assessment of exposure of the Indian population to endocrine disrupting substances (EDS)through the diet (food and water); ii) assess climate and anthropological drivers controlling levels of EDS in drinking water and agricultural products; iii) identify sound risk reduction measures and management options for reducing exposure to EDS;

Transforming Pathardi Village into a Model Village

June 13, 2017

| Environment and Public Health

TERI has been extensively working in Pathardi village, Mokhada in Palghar for over 4 years implementing several projects to make the village sustainable in terms of food, energy and water security. Creating better livelihood opportunities for the villagers of Pathardi, especially the women, are important in order to achieve the broader objectives of the project. Sustainable livelihood generation ensures a better shock and stress adaptability, better nutrition for the family members, better access to health services and the resultant low morbidity, thus leading to a better quality of life.

Analysing adverse health effects of outdoor air pollution in Delhi

March 17, 2017

| Environment and Public Health

A case study of Delhi on the adverse health effects of outdoor air pollution in a city, conducted under the National Network Programme on Human Health.

Establishment of Food Testing Laboratory in Assam

September 20, 2016

| Environment and Public Health

About the Food Testing Laboratory

The TERI Food Testing Laboratory (TERI-FTL) is an NABL-accredited facility in Assam and Northeast India for food and water testing, with over seven years of operation and four years of accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) under the Quality Council of India (QCI).

Health and Energy Facilities: Pathardi-Towards a model village

July 1, 2016

| Environment and Public Health

| Energy

| Energy Access

TERI proposes to extend its activities under the umbrella of 'Health and Energy'. The proposal is driven by the vision of transforming Pathardi towards a model village in a phased manner. TERI has identified the following three niche areas that need to be addressed: (1) energy access; (2) health and nutrition; (3) livelihood and skill development. In the current phase, the emphasis would be given on energy access, health and nutrition.

Germplasm Bank of Coastal Mushrooms

January 1, 2016

| Environment and Public Health

Mushrooms are a fascinating group of fungi and have been used throughout the world as both food and medicine for thousands of years. Several bioactive compounds of mushrooms show potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer and anti-inflammatory abilities. Of the 1500 species reported from India so far, interestingly, ~900 species including several new species in 133 genera were reported from the Western Ghats alone. Mushrooms are rich in proteins, fibers, less in fats and good source of vitamins B and D.