Projects

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.

Understanding molecular mechanism of sheath blight resistance in rice

October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2017

| Completed Project

| Sustainable Agriculture

Rice sheath blight, caused by the soil-borne fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn, cause up to 50% yield loss in a susceptible cultivar. No complete resistance against sheath blight has been identified in either commercial rice cultivars or wild related species. The genes found on the QTL regions associated with sheath blight may have critical role in conferring disease resistance.

High throughout metagenomic approach for probiotic lactic acid bacteria from camel milk

September 29, 2014 to October 28, 2017

| Completed Project

Lactic acid bacteria are widely distributed in different raw materials viz. milk, meat, flour, soil, water plants, silage, waste products and also in the intestinal tract of animals and humans. Camel milk is different from other ruminant milk in nutritional as well as therapeutic value and also is a rich source of proteins with potential antimicrobial and protective activities.

Biotechnological interventions for viscosity reduction of petroleum hydrocarbon

September 28, 2014 to September 27, 2017

| Completed Project

Reserves of conventional crude oil are being severely depleted, thus there is a growing interest in utilizing the vast reserves of unconventional oils. Upgradation of heavy oil by chemical process demands extreme conditions. Therefore, less energy extensive as well as cost effective process is needed.

Back to Earth

September 20, 2014 to August 31, 2015

| Completed Project

| Environment | Waste

The main objectives are to: 1. Build consciousness on the significance of waste management; 2. Educate, train, stimulate, and encourage young children to initiate small steps towards waste management and recycling; 3. Motivate children to be environmentally responsible in their homes, schools, and localities;

Joint Credit Mechanism: Feasibility study regarding the application of Japanese low-carbon technology in India for FY 2014

September 11, 2014 to February 27, 2015

| Completed Project

| Energy | Energy Efficiency

The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study regarding the application of Japanese compressed air technology in the Indian industry.

Evaluation of the Impact of Sericulture Programme Implemented by Industries during 11th and 12th Five Year Plans in the State of Jharkhand

September 4, 2014 to August 3, 2015

| Completed Project

| Sustainable Agriculture

The main objectives are to: 1. Evaluate various schemes and the implementation mechanism adopted for the promotion of sericulture schemes in the state; 2. Assess the impacts of various schemes on the socio-economic status of the beneficiary and capacity enhancement of various stakeholders if any;

Studying the impact of aerosols on Himalayan glacier

September 1, 2014 to August 22, 2017

| Completed Project

| Air

The primary objective of this project is to quantify how the amount and properties of absorbing type aerosols (black carbon) is affecting the glaciers’ mass balance in the Himalayas. The specific objectives are to: a. Quantify the concentration levels and transport of absorbing aerosols to the Indian Himalayas;

Energy Efficiency Improvement of Reheating Furnaces of Steel Industries in Indonesia

September 1, 2014 to April 22, 2015

| Completed Project

| Energy | Energy Efficiency

The overall objective of the assignment is to identify energy saving opportunities in steel industries using reheating furnaces in Indonesia. The specific objectives of the project are the following: