Projects

Projects

PMU Consultancy for Engineer-in-Chief, Odisha

March 23, 2015 to March 15, 2018
| Completed Project
| Energy

The project scope primarily focuses on three major dedicated areas (energy-efficiency projects and industries, Odisha Energy Conservation Building Code and buildings, awareness and outreach) of State Designated Agency (SDA), Odisha. The main objectives are to achieve capacity avoidance, effective utilization of resources, address different opportunities of energy conservation in the state.

Sustainable livelihood activities on reclaimed open cast coal mines: a technology enabled integrated approach in Indian Coal sector

March 9, 2015 to March 31, 2018
| Completed Project

The project aims to: (1) assess through the application of a systematic multi-criteria evaluation framework, the suitability potential of post-mining land-use for ecologically beneficial and socio-economically productive outcomes; (2) undertake Forest restoration activities with native plant species on overburden dumps/backfilled mined land area using mycorrhiza and also undertake plantation of

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 sustainably

The 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.