Ongoing Projects

Feasibility Assessment of Khazan Revitalization Potential in Goa

January 15, 2026

| Sustainable Agriculture

Based on preliminary ground survey in khazans of different talukas in Goa, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has demonstrated an ecological gradient from freshwater-dominated upstream systems to brackish and hypersaline downstream environments. Such gradient drives soil productivity, water conditions and crop variations.

Key objectives of the present scope of work are:

Adoption of green fuels in Indian Maritime sector.

January 14, 2026

| Pyrolytic Biofuels, Biochar & Green Chemicals

India’s maritime sector is at a critical juncture, where decarbonisation imperatives must be pursued in a manner that is technically robust, operationally safe and economically viable. In this context, the present study provides a comprehensive and evidence-based assessment of a spectrum of low-carbon and alternative fuel pathways relevant to Indian maritime operations, examined through lifecycle and Greenhouse Gas Fuel Intensity (GFI)-based analytical parameters.

Study on Comparative Assessment of Vehicular Fuels in India’s Energy Transition

January 1, 2026

| Energy Assessment and Modelling

India’s road transport sector is undergoing a significant transition, with electrification, natural gas, conventional fuels and emerging low-carbon technologies expected to coexist across different vehicle applications. However, the suitability of a fuel or technology varies considerably across vehicle segments and depends on factors such as vehicle characteristics, utilisation patterns, infrastructure availability, ownership economics, environmental performance, technology maturity and the stage of transition.

Assessment of Environmental Compensation for the mining activities and Brick kiln units Located in the revenue villages of Perur Taluk

January 1, 2026

| Air

The Hon'ble High Court of Madras, through its order dated 10.01.2025 in WP Nos. 27356 and 28266 of 2022 and WMP Nos. 13292, 13294, 35572, and 3700 of 2024 have directed the concerned authorities to take prompt and decisive action regarding environmental violations. The Court has specifically mandated that fines be levied not with leniency, but through robust control measures based on a scientific assessment of environmental loss and damage.

C-SPOT: Assessment of Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential and Socioeconomic Impacts of APCNF

January 1, 2026

| Air

Post-Green Revolution Challenges

Fifty years after the Green Revolution, India is navigating "second-generation" agricultural challenges. Intensive, inorganic chemical-based farming has led to a decline in crop productivity, deteriorating soil health, and a loss of soil organic carbon. These systems have further resulted in ground and surface water pollution, increased pest incidence, and heightened water stress.

OTBL Campus Impact Challenge: A Youth Initiative for Creating Positive Spaces

December 27, 2025

| Environment Education

OTBL Campus Impact Challenge 2.0 - Encouraging Innovative Solutions for Environmental Sustainability in School Campuses

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in partnership with ONGC TERI Biotech Limited (OTBL), launched the ‘OTBL Campus Impact Challenge’ to inspire youth-led innovation for sustainability across Assam. Phase I of the initiative focused on engaging students from Higher Education Institutions to identify pressing sustainability challenges on their campuses and develop innovative, solution-oriented approaches.

Green Port Index and ESG-based Reporting for Indian Major Port

December 24, 2025

| Green Shipping

The Green Ports Rating Framework and ESG-Based Reporting for Ports project has been undertaken to support India’s maritime sector in its transition toward sustainable, resilient, and environmentally responsible port operations. Recognizing the need for a consistent and transparent approach to measuring sustainability performance, the initiative establishes a standardized framework to assess and benchmark ports on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) parameters.

Shore-To-Ship Power Business Model

December 20, 2025

| Green Shipping

The Shore-to-Ship Power (SPS) Business Model project focuses on developing a scalable, techno-economically viable, and policy-relevant framework for implementing SPS systems across major Indian ports. SPS enables berthed vessels to shift from fossil-fuel-based auxiliary diesel generators to grid electricity, resulting in significant reductions in fuel costs and emissions.

National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP)

December 20, 2025

| Green Shipping

The National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP) is an ongoing initiative led by the National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS) to develop a comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework for India’s maritime sector. Aligned with India’s national climate goals and the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization commitments, the project aims to enhance environmental sustainability, global competitiveness, and climate resilience of Indian shipping.

Achieving a Just Transition in India with an Effective Carbon Credit Trading Scheme

December 15, 2025

| Energy

India has operationalized the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), notified in June 2023 under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022, establishing a domestic carbon market that builds on the earlier Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) framework. Administered by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power, the scheme includes both a compliance mechanism for large “obligated entities” across key industrial sectors and a voluntary offset mechanism.