Projects

An assessment of socio-economic impacts due to melt water variability in Himalayan States

March 28, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Water | Climate Change

Studies linking the impacts of climate change on glaciers and meltwater availability, and associated impacts on livelihood of local communities are missing. This makes it difficult to understand the real impacts of glacier melting on local livelihood except oft quoted statements about the dependence of downstream communities.

Smart/bioactivated nano-probes for extraction and characterization of bioactive compounds from marine resources: macro and micro algae

March 22, 2019
| Ongoing project

The main objectives of this project are to: (1) Design of nano-probes loaded with probe derived against proposed bio-active molecules which are either metabolites/proteins/peptides (polyamines/ Brassinosteroids/Jasmonides/ signal peptides/antioxidants); (2) Establish a robust reproducible extraction methodology for metabolites/ proteins/ peptides sourced from

DBT - TDNBC - DEAKIN – Research Network Across continents for learning and innovation (DTD-RNA)

March 18, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Sustainable Agriculture

TERI, India and Deakin University, Australia are two destinations in the world that are actively engaged in nanotechnology based research on agriculture, material science, food storage and safety.

Development of Epicuticular fatty acids catabolizing fungi enriched biopesticide formulation: validation of Beta oxidation enhanced pathogenicity in Citrus aphids

March 11, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Microbes

The research project would identify fatty acid dissolving fungal strain and their possible usages in biopesticide formulation with higher biocontrol potential, lesser variation yet safer for predators and pollinators.

Solar-biomass hybrid dryer with thermal energy storage

March 5, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Energy

TERI has developed Solar-biomass hybrid dryer with thermal energy storage for rural tribal communities, women and differently-abled persons. The integrated system has a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) device and a Biomass-based Heat Exchange (B-HE) system.

TERI Coastal Education Hub

February 25, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Land

Coastal wetland carries a wide variety of marine biodiversity (flora and fauna) which needs to be conserved.

Preparation of People Biodiversity Register for Zilla Panchayats and Taluk Panchayats levels

February 12, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Forest & Biodiversity

The objectives are to: 1. Sensitise the local people about the study, survey and possible management; 2. Document information on bio resources and their known uses; 3. Document the status of on-going involvement of local communities/ individuals in sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity resources;

Skill development to sustain and enhance technical knowledge in solar energy and rural technologies systems

January 29, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Environment

The objectives of this project are to: (1) build capacity in the mountain region under the green energy skill development through solar energy technology applications; (2) align with the national agenda of development and implementation of green skills and the participants will also be engaged in practical training programme; (3) create linkage between green

Creating an integrated resource efficiency policy for India - with public input

January 27, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Resources & Sustainable Development

TERI prepared the 'Reference Document towards Developing an Integrated Resource Efficiency Policy for India' in consultation with the Resource Efficiency Cell of the MoEFCC

Water Resource Management through Spring and Catchment Rejuvenation in Uttarakhand for Improving Water Security

January 21, 2019
| Ongoing project
| Climate Change | Environment | Water

Himalayan glaciers and rivers, address the water need of people of the Himalayan states and India as a whole. However, despite the state's multiple water reserves, many districts of Uttarakhand face acute water scarcity. Springs of Himalaya are drying up or turning from perennial to seasonal.