Projects

Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi

April 1, 2024 to June 15, 2025

| Completed Project

| Water | Waste | Environment

Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi: Investigation and Mitigation Strategies

The project “Study of Yamuna Frothing in Delhi” was commissioned by the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD), and was successfully completed during 2024–2025.

Biotech-KISAN (Biotech–Krishi Innovation Science Application Network)

April 1, 2024 to April 1, 2026

| Completed Project

| Sustainable Agriculture

The DBT-led Biotech-KISAN initiative bridges the gap between scientific research and farming communities by promoting location-specific, technology-driven agricultural practices. TERI–North Eastern Regional Centre (TERI-NERC) functioned as a Biotech-KISAN Hub, focusing on field-level demonstrations and farmer capacity building.

Scoping Study and Feasibility Assessment for the Development of Carbon Finance Project in Sikkim

March 5, 2024 to September 5, 2024

| Completed Project

| Forest & Biodiversity

About the Project

Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Sikkim is one of India's most ecologically significant states, with over 82 per cent of its geographical area designated as Recorded Forest Area (RFA).

Assessment of Community Benefits from E-Bus Operations

March 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

| Completed Project

| Transport

As India continues its transition toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation systems, electric mobility has emerged as a critical pathway for reducing emissions, improving urban air quality, and enhancing the quality, reliability, and accessibility of public transport.

Bio-Diversity Assessment NTPC KhSTPS

February 26, 2024 to August 25, 2025

| Completed Project

| Environment

Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation Strategy: NTPC Kahalgaon, Bihar

The Biodiversity Assessment at the NTPC Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station in Bihar was undertaken to evaluate the ecological richness and habitat diversity within the project premises and its surrounding areas.

Scaling up of Solar PV in Chitarpur sewing cluster of Ramgarh, Jharkhand

February 14, 2024 to August 13, 2024

| Completed Project

| Energy | Energy Access

Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) sanctioned the scale-up project to TERI for the dissemination of Hybrid Solar PV Solutions to energize the stitching machines linked with motors by covering 150 women sewing entrepreneurs in the Chitarpur sewing cluster of Ramgarh district of Jharkhand.

Abatement of Microplastics

January 31, 2024 to September 30, 2025

| Completed Project

| Industrial Biotechnology

TERI, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, undertook a research project entitled “Abatement of Microplastics and Associated Pollution Using Biodegradation and Nanomaterials”, funded by the Department of Biotechnology. The project commenced on 31 January 2024 and was completed on 30 September 2025.

Assessment of Potential Carbon Benefits by Shifting to Improved Cookstove in Rural Households of West Bengal

January 11, 2024 to July 31, 2024

| Completed Project

| Air

Comparative Emission Analysis

The deployment of Less-Smoke Chulhas demonstrates a significant reduction in the emissions of PM10, PM2.5, Black Carbon, CO, and CH4 compared to traditional cookstoves when burning equivalent types and volumes of biomass fuel.

Environmental Quality Assessment, Ennore Creek, Chennai

December 1, 2023 to September 1, 2024

| Completed Project

Assessment of environmental quality of oil spill contaminated sites in and around Ennore Creek aftermath of floods due to Cyclone Michaung

Targeted Studies for Musi River Front Development in Hyderabad

December 1, 2023 to December 1, 2025

| Completed Project

| Climate Change | Transport | Cities | Water

The Musi River, the primary tributary of the Krishna River, originates in the Anantagiri Hills and flows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. Along its course, the river is joined by two rivulets, Esi (8 km) and Musa (13 km), which have historically served as vital water sources for Hyderabad for over a century.