Completed Studies
Vetiver Grass Technology (VGT) for Restoring the Tannery Effluent Contaminated Areas and Carbon Sequestration for Combating Climate Change
Institution: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
Overview: The study aims to evaluate Vetiver grass technology’s (VGT) efficacy in restoring tannery-contaminated soil, assessing its efficiency in carbon sequestration, and promoting adoption among farmers in affected areas. This involves field evaluations, carbon sequestration assessment, and farmer demonstrations to encourage VGT implementation.
Sustainable Management of Human Waste for better Sanitation and Resource Utilization in Agriculture
Institution: TamilNadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
Overview: This study explores sustainable human waste management strategies for improved sanitation and resource utilization in agriculture. Addressing waste disposal issues, it investigates methods to repurpose human waste beneficially within agricultural practices. The aim is to enhance sanitation while harnessing waste as a valuable resource for agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner.
Evaluation of Bovine Digesta from slaughter house waste as organic fertilizer and for bioremediation of pesticide and tannery effluent polluted soil
Institution: Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai
Overview: The project focuses on cohesive urban governance. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, it analyzes policy tools for water, land, and waste management. This culmination report identifies institutional dynamics, provides strategic recommendations, and introduces an Agent-Based Modelling tool for informed decision-making. Through stakeholder engagement, it dissects challenges, roles, and necessary improvements for effective governance in Chennai’s urban context.