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Bio-adsorbents: Cost-effective option for ridding industrial wastewater of heavy metals- Publications

Reuse of industrial wastewater has been in practice for a long time in India, and this water is mainly used for agriculture purposes in nearby areas.

A Framework and Case Example for Evaluating Cost-Effectiveness of Information Services Across Technologies- Publications

This paper introduces a framework to examine the relative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different information and communications technologies to deliver a range of social services, using a case example of rural Bangladesh.

Climate Change: Need to Act Now- Publications

The threat of climate change is a serious global concern.

Energy and Emissions Implications for a Desired Quality of Life in India- Projects

Key Objective: The main objective of this project is to develop an energy model as a visualisation and planning tool (Decision Support System) that will enable policymakers to create and test their strategies virtually.

Zero-budget natural farming brought big gains for Andhra farmers- Publications

Agriculture is both the cause and victim of water scarcity.

Sustainable Alternative Futures for Urban India: the Resource, Energy, and Emissions Implications of Urban Form Scenarios- Publications

India’s rapid urbanisation underscores the need to balance growing consumption patterns, development goals, and climate commitments.

Potential of Discom-based Rooftop Solar Business Models- Publications

India has set an ambitious rooftop solar photovoltaic target of 40 GW by 2021-22.

At the Root of Stubble Burning- Publications

Punjab is at the heart of India’s agricultural success story.

Unplugging electrical hazards: Towards better public safety in Karnataka- Publications

According to a Karnataka Government site, data from the last three years (FY 18-19 to FY 20-21) show that 58 departmental and 1,077 non-departmental fatal accidents took place at five state electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) during this period.

Has precision farming's moment arrived?- Publications

India needs to grow a lot more food, and do it sustainably to be able to meet its future food security and also keep its climate commitments.

It’s Time to Feed Our Soil- Publications

Soil — the second-largest natural carbon sink after oceans — has an enormous capacity to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Biodiversity and Food Security: Two pieces of the same puzzle- Publications

India is highly dependent on the agriculture sector for its food security, and biodiversity loss leaves crops vulnerable to pests and diseases, thereby lowering yields.

View: Agrivoltaics for the Indian condition- Publications

Of India’s nearly 62 GW installed solar capacity, about 50 GW is ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plants.

Exploring Business Models for Agrivoltaics in India- Publications

Novel and viable alternatives are warranted to achieve the 500 GW renewable energy target for 2030.

Breathing in Bengaluru: Silent Killer on Wheels- Publications

Public health is a fundamental pillar of society, with inextricable links to a country’s economic growth.