Ongoing Projects
Evaluation of Udyogini scheme implemented in the period 2010-11 to 2014-15 by the Karnataka State Women's Development Corporation
November 14, 2016
| Environment
| Sustainable Agriculture
The project aims to evaluate the implementation mechanism and impact of the Udyogini scheme implemented in the period 2010-11 to 2014-15 by the Karnataka State Women's Development Corporation and make suitable recommendations for further effective delivery of the scheme.
Updating State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SBSAP) of Uttarakhand and Aligning it with National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP)
November 8, 2016
| Environment
| Forest & Biodiversity
The State Biodiversity Board of Uttarakhand under an initiative of Government of India and UNDP has assigned the task of preparing the Uttarakhand State Biodiversity Action Plan aligned to the National Biodiversity Action Plan and the National Biodiversity Targets to TERI, New Delhi.
Research on policy instruments for achievement of India's NDCs
November 7, 2016
| Climate Change
The focus of the project is on the aspects related to implementing India's NDCs in both international and domestic context.
The following activities are being undertaken under this project:
- Review of Nationally Determined Contributions and tracking of implementation of mitigation actions
- Leveraging Climate Finance: Lessons from international and domestic best practices
- India's technology transfer needs for implementing ambitious NDCs
- Approaches for mainstreaming gender dimension into mitigation projects
Functional validation of yield related genes: genetic improvement of Black Rice for increased productivity by enhancing phosphate utilization efficiency
October 9, 2016
| Sustainable Agriculture
The main objectives are: (1) Standardization of an efficient regeneration and transformation protocols for Joha and Black rice popular cultivars. (2) Isolation and over-expression of miRNA397 for yield improvement and silence of the Badh2 gene for the improvement of aroma in transgenic Joha (cv Keteki) and Black (cv Chakhao amubi) rice cultivars. (3) Development of transgenic Joha (cv Kola) and Black (Chakhao Red line) rice varieties over-expressing SPIKE, MAPK-6 genes for the increased grain yield.
Inter Model Comparisons of different transportation sector policies in India in support of NDC implementation
October 1, 2016
| Climate Change
| Sustainable Habitat
| Transport
The proposed research effort builds on technical collaboration and relationships established over the past few years through energy modelling and analysis with between Indian and U.S. Government partners and modelling teams under the SGWG. The modelling teams are engaged in a multi-year research collaboration seeking to build on this foundation to assist in decision making through analysis on the critical issue of transport and air quality.
All-India Alumni Conference
September 29, 2016
With approximately 16,000 alumni, India has one of the largest and most diverse U.S. government (USG) exchange alumni portfolios in the world; and these alumni have expressed a desire to share their experiences and expertise within and outside the alumni community. The proposed All-India Alumni Conference will strengthen the existing alumni base and network, and provide professional and personal development, as well as networking opportunities for alumni.
Samanvay: Synthesis of Traditional and Modern - India's Approach to Sustainable Low carbon Development Pathways'
September 26, 2016
| Environment
| Climate Change
TERI will provide inputs for a publication on low carbon development pathways which have been adopted by the Indian government. Case studies from a range of sectors such as energy, agriculture, industry, forests, transport, urban growth, and sustainable building will be shared.
Establishment of food testing laboratory in Assam
September 20, 2016
| Microbes
The objectives are to: (i) analyze the samples from licensed food business operators and other stakeholders; (ii) reduce the transportation time of food samples; (iii) ensure compliance of domestic/international safety standards on food produced and consumed in the region; (iv) assist the authority establish during surveillance for monitoring food safety; (v) promote entrepreneurship in food processing sector; (vi) awareness generation and capacity building.
Establishment of food testing laboratory in Assam
September 20, 2016
| Environment
The objectives are to: (i) analyze the samples from licensed food business operators and other stakeholders; (ii) reduce the transportation time of food samples; (iii) ensure compliance of domestic/international safety standards on food produced and consumed in the region; (iv) assist the authority establish during surveillance for monitoring food safety; (v) promote entrepreneurship in food processing sector; (vi) awareness generation and capacity building.
Economics of adaptation: assessing incremental and transformative change
September 19, 2016
The CARIAA programme has issued a call for concept notes to fund activities that further collaboration and co-production across consortia and offer new opportunities to progress towards the programme’s overall objectives. This concept note is in response to this call and is submitted on behalf of the cross-CARIAA working group on economics. We propose to hold a training course in spring 2016 targeted at CARIAA junior economists, to build their capacity with regard to advanced economic methods and tools to be used for CARIAA research.