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Indoor air pollution and exposure assessment in Pondicherryfor London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | December 2004 | 2004ES25

Indoor air pollution is measured and exposure levels assessed in select village households in Pondicherry, India.The results of the exposure assessment study would feed into the larger epidemiological studys objective to

establish the age and gender specific prevalence rates of ARM (age related macular degeneration) and itsmorphological types in the Indian setting. With prevalence of ARM among the elderly in the Indian setting, theexposure assessment component of the study is to look into the possible impact of smoke from biomass usage onthe ARM in the study population. This is one of very few studies in the country to access the possible impacts ofbiomass smoke to ARM.

Environmentally sustainable development of mines A pilot study of BBH Mines of MEL

for Mineral Enterprises Limited, Chitradurga | July 2004 | 2004ES23

TERI has completed this short term pilot study for two mines in Chitradurga and Tumkur district for MineralEnterprises Ltd a private mining company that owns 5 mines in Karnataka. To achieve the large goal of formulatingan environmentally sustainable development plan for these mines, a holistic approach of understanding theenvironmental and socio-economic parameters was undertaken. Following are the components and the objectivesunder each component.- Air: Gather baseline information on ambient air pollution and suggest suitable recommendations to mitigate andreduce emissions- Noise: Assess the ambient noise levels- Water: Suggest improved feasible technology for settling water used for processing; gather baseline information onwater quality in the adjoining areas; provide recommendations and design guidelines for conservation of water byemploying rain water harvesting techniques- Solid waste: Study the composition of the waste and evaluate alternative uses and suggest means of utilizingthese wastes for making useful products involving the community- Forestry and Biodiversity: Assess and document existing biodiversity in the buffer and core areas and identifysuitable species for plantation for rehabilitation of overburdens and other mined areas- Social: Asses socioeconomic status of the region, study the impact of mining on health, suggestschemes/community development programmes with local inputs, and broaden scope of companys involvement withlocals

Air quality monitoring and emission source apportionment study: Bangalore

for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.| May 2005 | 2004EE28

This pioneering project aims to find out the relative contribution of various pollution sources to the overall air pollutionload in the city of Bangalore. Supported by a consortium of oil companies, coordinated by IOC (Indian Oil Corporation),the project includes representatives from central government bodies like the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)and MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forests) for monitoring the project.

The project encompasses the measurement of baseline air pollutants and air toxic levels in different parts ofBangalore, including hot spots on kerb sides, and inventorying various pollutants. Extensive mathematicalsimulation models shall be used to project emission inventories taking into account vehicle population/improvementin vehicle technology, fuel quality changes, and other activities having impact on ambient air quality thereof. It willalso be used to finally conduct source apportionment study of particulate matter (PM10).It is intended that such an exhaustive, almost two years long study, shall aid in informed decision making to evolveefficient and feasible solutions to ensure better environment for the city of Bangalore.

To develop an integrated water resource system for a Microsofts campus at Hyderabad

for Microsoft India (R&D) Pvt Ltd | September 2004 to January 2005 | 2004ES24

Microsoft India (R&D) Pvt. Ltd is currently developing a software development facility in a 45 acre site at Hyderabad.The first phase of development includes a 3 50 000 sft building for 1500 persons. Two more phases of similarcapacity will be further taken up immediately on completion of phase-1. TERI has developed a complete master planfor water management with a detailed design for maximum rainwater which can be harvested within the premises andintegrated it with water supply and waste water distribution scheme. The specific tasks of the project include- an estimation of the total quantity of rainwater that can be collected on the campus;- development of a master plan for rainwater harvesting, treatment, and management within the campus;- an evaluation of the costs and benefits of utilizing the rainwater together with the treated STP effluent for irrigation,

flushing, and as make-up water for the Phase-2 water cooled HVAC system;- development of a system to integrate the rainwater harvesting system with the wastewater and water supplyscheme for all utilities including HVAC system; and


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- an evaluation of detailed design and drawings for implementation of the water management scheme.

Performance evaluation & revamping of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)

for Telco Construction Equipment Co. Ltd. (TELCON)| January 2005 to April 2005 |2004ES26

International Flower Auction Complex for KAIC (Karnataka Agro Industries Ltd)

Funded by APEDA, Govt. of India |October 2001 [ongoing] | 2001BO88

This is a total turnkey concept-to-commissioning project for providing consultation and management services toestablish a state-of-art iFAB (International Flower auction) complex at Bangalore for the Government of Karnataka. It isa first of its kind facility in the country. TERI's role is to conceptualize and design the whole facility incorporating- building design with eco-friendly passive architecture elements to make it highly energy efficient and environmentfriendly;- development of schemes for on-line real time internet based auction and assistance to the client in implementationof this facility.

The scope includes total project management including specifications, process evaluation, tendering, contractselection, and implementation supervision.

Solid waste management in a colony as a CSR initiative

for Intel technology India Pvt Ltd | June 2005 to February 2006 | 2005ES24

Together with Intel Technology India Pvt. Ltd and APSA, an NGO that focuses on the development of street children,child labourers, and children in distress, TERI researchers are addressing the problem of solid waste management in

a colony that is situated in the Krishna Raja Puram CMC, Bangalore district. Being part of their CSR (Corporate SocialResponsibility) initiative, Intel volunteers are participating in conducting door-to-door surveys. TERI formulated a planfor efficient solid waste management and provide training in specific recycling techniques to APSA. TERI and APSAwill also create awareness among the community on waste segregation and recycling.

State of the Environment report and action plan for Karnataka

for The Department of Environment and Forests, Govt of Karnataka| October 2002 to June2004 | 2002ES24

TERI contributed in the areas on air quality and indoor air pollution, industrial pollution, and mining and quarryingsectors of the SoE (State of the Environment) report and action plan for Karnataka. The report forms the basis forformulation of environmental policy for Government of Karnataka.

As part of the National Host Institute, the Environmental Studies (ES) group is also involved as a facilitating agencyin the SoE report preparation for the state of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

Regional environmental and social assessment of the Karnataka Watershed Development Project

for The World Bank| January 2001 to June 2001 | 2000BO89

The study involved extensive field surveys and stakeholder meetings/workshops to evolve a framework fordevelopment of watershed development plans for villages in five districts of Karnataka.

Policy recommendations for integration of ICT initiatives in rural Karnataka

for Panasia / IDRC| February 2004 to March 2005 | 2003ES10

Various ICT (information communications technology) initiatives across rural Karnataka including softwareapplications, hardware installation, manpower training, and infrastructure availability were studied in detail.

Village surveys were conducted to identify gaps between consumer needs and services provided. Financialsustainability of each of the projects was also studied. Based on these, policies and institutional mechanisms wererecommended to promote the integration of ICT initiatives across the state, which would ensure sustainability of theinitiatives as well as provide maximum benefit to the end-users.

Integrated capacity strengthening for the clean development mechanism in Southern India

for Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Japan | April to December 2005 |2005GW26

The main objective of the project was to strengthen systemic, institutional, and human capacity for implementingCDM (clean development mechanism) projects in southern India, through activities such as:- Providing information and raising awareness on CDM- Implementing actions to support institutional networks for CDM- Contributing to training and human resource development to operationalize CDM- Supporting CDM project identification, development, and implementation activities

As part of the initiative, TERI organized a training workshop in Bangalore on 26-27 July 2005. The forum provided anopportunity for state-level nodal agencies, policymakers, project developers, consultants, and financing agencies toshare experiences and concerns, with a special focus on South India. It was also the preliminary to more intensiveCDM training for select project developers conducted in November 2005.

Himalaya & You

for The Himalaya Drug Company | August 2004 to October 2005 | 2004ES22


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A programme that focuses on environmenthealth linkagesis being conducted in ten schools and four colleges ofBangalore. During a course of one year, students have been given information on the links between human health andwater pollution, water scarcity, air pollution, and soil pollution. Interesting competitions such as street theatre, bannerpainting, photography, and researching nature have been conducted. Students have also been taken on field visits towaste water treatment facilities.

MY WATER

for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd | May 2005 to February 2006 | 2005ES22

Under the project, rooftop rainwater harvesting systems have been constructed in five schools in Bangalore andawareness on water conservation is being created among students in thirteen schools. Technical workshops ondesign of rooftop rainwater harvesting systems have been conducted for almost 200 children. In each of the thirteenschools, assembly programmes and other awareness drives focusing on water conservation are being conductedevery fortnight.

CDM project developers workshop

for World Business Council for Sustainable Development | January 2005 to February 2005 |2004ES27

The WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development), the IETA (International Emissions TradingAssociation), and TERI organized a training workshop on the CDM (clean development mechanism) in TERI,Bangalore on 3 February 2005.

The workshop aimed to enhance private sector participation in the CDM by improving understanding of the CDM, itsunderlying concepts, eligibility criteria, and how companies can engage in the mechanism. It was attended by 25participants from sectors as diverse as cement, electricity, ferroalloys, biofuels, and coir technology.

WASH (WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE FOR ALL) School component

for Water Supply and Sanitation collaborative Council

In order to address the issue of water, sanitation, and hygiene in urban low-income schools in a comprehensivemanner, a pilot was undertaken at a government school in Bangalore, catering to 1400 children. A block of 8 toiletswas constructed for the girl students to address the issue of inadequate sanitation infrastructure. Per capitaavailability of water was increased from less than 1litre/day to almost 3 litres/day through a rooftop rainwaterharvesting system linked to the toilets.

Commitment was received from the school authorities towards maintaining the constructed infrastructure. Systemsthat need to be followed in order to monitor personal hygiene amongst students as well as involve them in maintainingthe cleanliness of school premises were disseminated to the teachers. Group games and activities for variousage-groups of students to stress on the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene were also disseminated to theteachers.

Environmental impact and soil conservation studyfor The Mysore Paper Mills Limited, Bhadravati, Karnataka | Nov.2003 to Feb.2004 |2003ES21

In order to increase raw material availability and reduce the pollution load to the nearby river, a study at the MPML(Mysore Paper Mills Limited) revealed that the treated water from the effluent treatment plant (ETP) could aid thegrowth of tolerant species like eucalyptus. Unique soil column tests were conducted to analyse the impact on soil byapplication of treated effluent. The study did not show any notable negative impacts of treated effluent on soil andground water quality.

Since data about the long term environmental effects of effluent-irrigated plantations is not available, either in India orinternationally, it was recommended that treated water be used for the eucalyptus plantation on a pilot scale initially,with specified environmental management plans. This could be scaled up based on the results obtained during thepilot.

REIA (Rapid nvironmental Impact Assessment) Study

for The Indian Machine Tools Manufacturing Association, Bangalore | Apr.2005 [ongoing] |2005ES21

In order to assess the environmental and socio-economic impacts that may result from the proposed project in thestudy area, a Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment has been conducted for the Centre of Excellence proposedby IMTMA (The Indian Machine Tools Manufacturing Association). The REIA focused on a study area of 10 kmsradius around the project. Environmental monitoring and assessment was conducted over one season with a view toidentify, predict, and evaluate the impacts. Subsequently, an environmental management plan was outlined tominimise any adverse impacts.

Performance evaluation and revamping of ETP (effluent treatment plant)

for Telco Construction Equipment Co. Ltd. (TELCON)| 03.01.2005 to 01.04.2005 | 2004ES26

TERI has carried out the performance evaluation and revamping of ETP and suggested recommendations to cope upwith high total dissolved solids/electrical conductivity, chlorides, and low pH wastewater. The low costrecommendations were implemented in the field and it was successfully demonstrated that the treated water met theregulatory standards consistently.

In addition to the enhancement in treatment performance, energy savings were also achieved through this study.

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