Projects

Completed Projects

Proceedings of regional conference and exhibition: innovations in green buildings- the GRIHA approach

November 24, 2011 to
November 26, 2011

Regional Green Building Conference and Exhibition, "Innovations in Green Buildings - The GRIHA Approach" 25th Nov,2011 Venue: Hotel Royal Orchid

Promoting mini-grids based on small hydropower for productive uses in Sierra Leone (PPG)

April 10, 2010 to
November 23, 2011
The project is to prepare main project document for the submission and approval from GEF based on feasibility study report including all the requirements of GEF (including socio-economics and technical aspects like design & cost estimate) for small hydro power plant at Singmi fall in Moyamba of Sierra Leone.

Multilocation field trial of Curcuma longa var. Lakadong in different agro-climate zones of North East India for ascertaining factors influencing curcumin content in the region

October 5, 2006 to
November 18, 2011
Higher curcumin content of turmeric fetches better price in international market. The curcumin content may vary between different varieties of turmeric (Curcuma longa). Further, the developmental status of the rhizome and various agroclimatic factors can also influence the curcumin content significantly. The Lakadong variety of turmeric, which is grown in some parts of Meghalaya, is reported to contain high curcumin content (7.4%) and thus has immense potential for commercialisation.

The Architecture of future grid- Smart Grid

May 1, 2009 to
November 18, 2011
Smart mini-grid is defined as a min-grid, which uses advanced sensing, communication and control technologies to generate, manage and distribute electricity more intelligently and effectively. A smart mini-grid is the application of digital information technology to optimize electrical power generation and delivery, and ultimately its end-use within the domain of the mini-grid.

Testing of different species of bamboo for estimating total tar and particulate matter in raw gas under controlled parameters in gasification unit

January 22, 2010 to
November 15, 2011
The objective of the project is to test the different varieties of bamboo in order to study the various chemical properties and its feasibility / suitability for the process of gasification.

The details of the work carried out are presented in the following sections.
-Part A consists of the results of proximate and ultimate analysis of different species of the bamboo among varies available special.


1. Bambusa Balcooa

2. Bambusa Bambos

3. Bambusa Nutans

4. Bambusa Tulda

5. Dendrocalamus Giganteus

Testing of different species of bamboo for estimating total tar and particulate matter in raw gas under controlled parameters in gasification unit

January 22, 2010 to
November 15, 2011
The objective of the project is to test the different varieties of bamboo in order to study the various chemical properties and its feasibility / suitability for the process of gasification.

The details of the work carried out are presented in the following sections.
-Part A consists of the results of proximate and ultimate analysis of different species of the bamboo among varies available special.


1. Bambusa Balcooa

2. Bambusa Bambos

3. Bambusa Nutans

4. Bambusa Tulda

5. Dendrocalamus Giganteus

Training program on Biotechnology for college teachers of north eastern region

September 22, 2010 to
November 8, 2011
Intended for college teachers engaged in undergraduate courses in life sciences and biotechnology, the training program is aimed solely for teachers of Manipur, Meghalaya and Assam. It will provide knowledge on latest developments in molecular biology and plant tissue culture and also hands-on training to the participants in such lab techniques.

Using mega-events to promote sustainable cities in developing countries: The IBSA countries experience

January 3, 2011 to
November 6, 2011
The most important issue for developing and emerging countries is not hosting of successful mega-events, but rather about social, economic (including fiscal) and environmental sustainability implications, especially in cities, and how sustainability in city (and country) could be supported by such events. The project on sustainable development and mega-events is a multi-developing-country project that is supported by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Germany). The three participating developing country cities are Delhi (India), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Cape Town (South Africa).

Review of current practices in determining user charges and incorporation of economic principles of pricing

April 1, 2009 to
November 3, 2011
TERI has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by Ministry of Urban Development. As part of the activities of this Centre, oneof the areas in which TERI will be undertaking research is thew ater sector. TERI will prepare draft guidelines/principles for setting tariffs for water and sanitation services drawing from experience of those municipal corporations where steps have been taken to rationalize tariffs as well as the experience of tariff setting in the electricity sector. Further, TERI will also undertake a pilot exercise to determine water charges in one Municipal Body.

Study on Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development: Inputs for UNCSD

March 28, 2011 to
October 31, 2011
The project provides technical contribution and inputs taking into consideration India's perspective to the Ministry of Environment and Forests on various issues under the second theme of Rio+20 which is the "Institutional framework for sustainable development". The specific issues that are looked at include: role of environmental governance for achieving the goal of sustainable development, India's position on the institutional framework for sustainable development and national position on the issue of universal membership of UNEP.