Projects
Resource Efficiency Initiative: A detailed study on India's Automobile Sector
March 2, 2015 to March 31, 2017
| Completed Project
The automobile sector has emerged as a key sector for the Indian economy. Over the last 15 years, the sector has experienced phenomenal growth and in the coming years factors like growing population, rising aspirations of growing middle class, increased per-capita income, access to affordable finance will make the sector all the more relevant for the Indian economy.
Water-Energy-Food Nexus Research Area: Mapping Institutions, Researchers and Funders in India
January 29, 2015 to May 30, 2015
| Completed Project
| Energy | Environment | Sustainable Agriculture
The study maps the research publication outputs, from 2005 to 2014, of the increasingly critical interface of water, energy, and food, and their intertwined relationship in Indian research. The report also examines the research and development priorities on these areas for Indian funding organisations and the existing international collaborations.
CSR and Environment Sustainability Project in Purulia for Coal India Limited
January 20, 2015 to January 19, 2018
| Completed Project
| Sustainable Agriculture | Water | Environment | Energy
Purulia is one of the most backward districts in India lagging in most of the developmental indicators. The region suffers with extreme poverty, poor agricultural practices, lack of computer education and absence of sanitation facilities. With this view, solutions were designed to meet the need of the community in Purulia in a planned and inclusive manner.
Promoting Green Buildings in Tamil Nadu
January 14, 2015 to August 31, 2015
| Completed Project
| Buildings | Sustainable Habitat
The rapid urbanisation of various areas of Tamil Nadu has put a strain on municipalities and resources. In light of this, a report was prepared by TERI for the Chennai Metropolitan Devleopment Authority.
Bio prospecting of the local edible tubers to address the issue of malnourishment in Thane district
December 17, 2014 to March 31, 2016
| Completed Project
The project involve sensitization of the locals about the importance of tubers, corms, rhizomes & so on to meet their nutrition requirements and also help to curb the issues of malnourishment. The project shall also focus on collection, documentation and maintenance of the germplasm of the nutri-rich tubers.
TERI-SDC Partnership: Scaling up Energy Efficient Technologies in Small Enterprises (EESE) in India
December 15, 2014 to December 31, 2017
| Completed Project
| Energy Efficiency
The overall goals of the projects are -
to enhance energy-efficiency of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, and to see that energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission of the sector is reduced sustainablyThe outcomes include
Proceedings of 6th GRIHA Regional Conference & Exhibition on Accelerating Sustainability in Built Environment The GRIHA Approach
December 12, 2014 to March 31, 2015
| Completed Project
6th GRIHA Regional Conference & Exhibition on "Accelerating Sustainable Built Environment - The GRIHA Approach" in Bangalore on 3rd & 4th February, 2015
Workshop on Japanese Experience on Promoting Heat Pump Systems for Energy Efficiency in India
December 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015
| Completed Project
| Energy | Energy Efficiency
The objectives of the workshop are to: Share knowledge and experience about heat pump technology and its use in heating and cooling requirements; and Help industries and building owners make use of the technology in their plants and buildings. Experts from a few Japanese companies will be sharing their experience on the benefits of this innovative technology.
Economic Value of Biodiversity Conservation provided by Forest and Agro-forest Ecosystems in Kodagu District
November 28, 2014 to November 28, 2016
| Completed Project
| Environment | Forest & Biodiversity
The purpose of this study is to make recommendations to institutionalize a Payment of Ecosystem Service (PES) model.
An integrated approach for biofuel production by coupling with microbial-based textile wastewater treatment
November 19, 2014 to November 20, 2017
| Completed Project
The project deals with research investigation on utilization of textile dye effluent for algal biomass production. This would help in the development of process for bioremediation of textile waste along with energy generation (biofuel) by producing algal biomass.