Projects

Eco-rating exercise: Indian Oil Corporation Jaipur Terminal (Rajasthan)

July 3, 2000 to January 31, 2001
| Completed Project

Ultrafiltration of hot clarified sugarcane juice in sugar factory

July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001
| Completed Project

@ Develop and test heat-tolerant membrane modules for purification of hot sugarcane juice @ Pilot test a 10 m3/h membrane-filtration plant

Bioremediation of pesticide-contaminated soils and its effect on soil functionality

June 26, 2000 to May 30, 2005
| Completed Project

@ Carry out bioremediation of hexachlorocyclohexane and methyl parathion in pots and trays and in the field @ Biodegrade endosulphan @ Carry out fermentation studies

Bioremediation of oily sludge at the HPCL Refinery

June 1, 2000 to May 21, 2001
| Completed Project

The primary objective of this project was to carry out an on-site treatment of oily sludge using Oilzapper.

Biodiversity research management

May 19, 2000 to June 30, 2003
| Completed Project

Bioremediation of pesticide-contaminated soils and its effect on soil functionality

May 16, 2000 to December 31, 2004
| Completed Project

The main objectives of this project are to: to carry out bioremediation of hexachlorocyclohexane and methyl parathion in pots and trays and in the field; biodegrade endosulphan; to carry out fermentation studies.

Isolation of phloem-specific promoter for tissue-specific expression of lectin genes in plants for insect resistance

May 1, 2000 to April 30, 2003
| Completed Project

@ Isolate and characterize phloem-specific promoters such as sucrose synthase promoter from B. juncea and Arabidopsis @ Carry out deletion analysis of the cloned promoter sequence to identify the core-promoter sequence @ Perform genetic transformation of B. juncea with snow drop lectin gene under the control of CaMV35S and phloem-specific promoters

Coal in India's future energy scene

May 1, 2000 to December 31, 2002
| Completed Project

Estimate short- and long-term (till 2020) demands for coal based on a combination of econometric techniques and process models along with a consumer perception survey covering such sectors as power, iron and steel, cement, fertilizer, aluminum, and brick.

Regulatory framework for water services in the state of Gujarat

April 17, 2000 to February 28, 2001
| Completed Project

@ Identify and suggest changes in the existing legislations to facilitate private investment @ Develop an enabling regulatory framework to facilitate private sector involvement @ Suggest measures to promote competition @ Develop a policy framework for tariff-regulation @ Develop a framework to protect consumer interests

Development of biomass gasifier-based crematorium

April 1, 2000 to January 31, 2003
| Completed Project

@ Carry out literature survey and collect secondary data @ Design laboratory prototype for proof of concept @ Finalize field prototype unit through laboratory trial testing @ Fabricate and field-install the system @ Field-test and demonstrate the system @ Finalize design of gasifier-based crematorium system