Projects
GCN: Low Carbon Jobs and Finance
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July 15, 2009 to March 16, 2011
| Completed Project
This project is a part of the GCN's 2009/10 research programme. It focuses on assessing the economic opportunities presented by the transition to a low carbon future. The aim of the project is three fold:1. To show and estimate the scale of the potential for job creation in key, low carbon industrial sectors in India
4th TERI-KAS Conference on Energy Resources and India''''s Security (1-2 October, Goa)
July 14, 2009 to July 6, 2010
| Completed Project
The 4th TERI-KAS conference will seek to unravel the linkages between energy resources and India’s national security agenda and strategy. The conference will specifically focus on the security challenges posed by alternative energy sources such as nuclear energy and uranium, hydropower and renewables, but will not exclude the security concerns pertaining to fossil fuels as well.
Awareness and sensitization of students on waste management, water and energy conservation issues in two Government schools in Delhi
July 7, 2009 to May 7, 2010
| Completed Project
The discussed project aspires to impart knowledge, raise awareness and sensitize a select group of students to make the school premises energy efficient, zero waste zone and conserve water and harvest rainwater. The project will first result in capacity building of these students and slowly reach out to the entire school and other target groups through a multiplier effect.
Development of building regulations and guidelines to achieve energy efficiency in Bangalore city
July 1, 2009 to September 5, 2010
| Completed Project
City of Bangalore, India faces an enormous challenge to meet its ever growing demand of energy and water and to manage its ever increasing waste which is polluting the storm water drains and lakes in the city.In the city of Bangalore there is a need to frame policies, regulations, guidelines, and develop financing instruments to achieve environment friendly, energy efficient buildings.
Study of Transport System in a Low Carbon Society
July 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010
| Completed Project
As part of the ITPS Study of Transport Sytem in Low Carbon Society, TERI is evaluating the different kinds of measures that could be taken so that the aggregate amount of CO2 emissions from all transport modes in India increase by the smallest possible quantity by 2050.
Evaluation and refinement of existing micropropagation protocol of Jatropha curcas of DRDO for mass production of superior planting stock
June 25, 2009 to August 29, 2011
| Completed Project
The main objective of the proposed study is to evaluate the micropropagation protocol of Jatropha curcas developed by DRDO for its efficiency and suitability for two Jatropha clones identified by DRDO and convert the lab scale protocol into a commercially viable one through desired refinements
Analysis of the rural electrification strategy with special focus on the franchise system in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Karnataka
June 4, 2009 to August 23, 2010
| Completed Project
The project is to analyse the rural electrification strategy in the state of Andhara Predesh, Karnataka and Orisse. The study will focus on the efficacy of the RGGVY scheme in addressing the access to rural electrification within these states.
Detailed survey regarding present status of Jatropha plantation in nine states of India
June 2, 2009 to March 8, 2011
| Completed Project
The main objective of this project is to conduct a detailed survey regarding the status of Jatropha plantations in nine states of India - Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajathan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Public Participation/Advocacy/Outreach Work under P.R. Component of YAP-II in Region: South and South West Delhi
June 1, 2009 to April 14, 2011
| Completed Project
Goal To generate awareness and bring about behavioral changes amongst the identified stakeholders on the issues related to prevention of pollution in River Yamuna on sustainable basis. Objectives For schools ? To sensitize school children on causes of river Yamuna pollution
Exploration of the scope of raising mango and poultry meat and products exports from India through regionalization
June 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010
| Completed Project
Study on exploration of scope on raising Meat and Mango export from India through regionalization