Ongoing Projects
Non-coding RNAs associated with abiotic stress and their role in plant-bacterial interactions using the plant-associated bacterium, Azospirillum brasilense and Sorghum as a model
March 1, 2017
| Sustainable Agriculture
Major issues of current plant growth promoting (PGP) formulations involving bacteria include maintained consistency of field results as field conditions are more variable and there are differences in bacterial community dynamics in the field. Hence the importance of new information regarding the molecular mechanism of plant-microbe interactions and the control of targeted microbial interactions in field conditions especially under environmental stress.
Development of intumescent fire retardant (IFR) nano-composites for medium voltage cable sheathing applications
February 28, 2017
| Environment
In this study, polyolefinic nanocomposites of PP/EVA/EPDM, HDPE/EVA/EPDM and LLDPE/HDPE/EVA/EPDM will be developed. The APP used will be grafted with silane based POSS product to improve its hydrophobicity. Nanoclay and MWCNT will also be grafted with POSS after functionalization. These modified nanoparticles will be used along with modified APP to enhance fire retardancy properties. These additives will be optimized for both mechanical properties and fire retardancy characteristics. Compatibilizing additives will also be added to enhance interfacial adhesion.
To assist the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development (IGSD) with its Energy Efficiency Campaign
February 15, 2017
| Climate Change
| Energy Efficiency
To assist the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development (IGSD) with its Energy Efficiency Campaign Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development The main objectives of this project are to: (1) Work with Energy Efficiency Services Limited, EESL and other partners on making available affordable in India super-efficient room AC with lower-GWP refrigerants which will be successful.
Ethnobotanical survey for antiulcer drug
February 13, 2017
| Environment
| Microbes
| Sustainable Agriculture
This project will select the medicinal plants of traditional use on ethno-botanical survey of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh for their biological screening of anti-ulcer activity in experimental animals. This will help find possible anti-ulcer drugs from the indigenous medicinal plants of Northeast.
Role of Natural Gas in India’s Energy Markets
January 31, 2017
| Energy
The main objective of this study is to understand the potential for natural gas in India's energy mix in the future as its role in India's electricity sector. The project aims to identify and quantify hurdles along the entire supply chain; assess solutions from international experiences which can be replicated; analyse the cost economics of using gas in the electricity sector vis-a-vis other fuels and recommend changes that will enable 15% contribution from natural nas in India's energy mix in 2030.
Technical Assistance to the Resource Efficiency Initiative (REI) of the European Union
January 27, 2017
| Resources & Sustainable Development
TERI supports the global sustainable consumption and production agenda driven by the United Nations by supporting India in the implementation of this agenda and by promoting European Union (EU) standards and business best-practices on resource efficiency in this process.
Assessing impact of developmental activities on the lakes of Hyderabad
January 23, 2017
| Water
| Environment
The proposed scope of work for the study includes the following:
A secondary-data-based preliminary baseline assessment of current water use practices in selected water intensive industries (viz. thermal power plants, textile, pulp and paper, and steel industries) in India.
Integrated Modelling Study of Food-Energy-Water-Food nexus in India
January 19, 2017
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Energy
| Environment
The food-energy-water nexus in India would be examined using scenario analysis using MARKAL and the integrated agricultural water use models. The work would form part of the Sustainable Growth Working Group with the NITI Aayog and other policy think tanks in India. The findings would be disseminated to key government departments.
Clean energy for 1000 households in Jharkhand, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh
January 17, 2017
| Energy Access
The main objectives of this project are to: - Provide clean cooking and lighting facilities for 1000 households spread over 15-20 rural villages of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh to address domestic energy issues; - Conduct local capacity-building programmes for all individual end-users, local technicians and cluster-level energy entrepreneurs; and - Promote local ownership and entrepreneurship for sustainable operations as well as long-term impact of the project.
Providing clean energy services through IDES to rural communities under the CSR initiative of AIC India Limited
January 17, 2017
| Energy
The project aims to provide clean lighting and cooking solution in different villages in the state of Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and west bengal. The project will be implemented with the help of CSR funding of Agriculture Insurance Corporation of India