📋 Tender Overview
Scope : To Set up Energy and Resources Institute to Conserve Eastern Himalayan Natural Resources in Guwahati, Assam
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is planning to set up an institute in Guwahati in collaboration with the government of Assam to conserve natural resources in the eastern Himalayas, one of the world's most biodiversity-rich regions.
The glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the eastern Himalayas are the source of several of Asia's great rivers and have tremendous potential for hydroelectric generation.
Through the institute, the plan is to create green jobs, enhance agricultural productivity, boost demand for electricity in the region, and contribute to India’s energy requirements from renewable energy sources.
Project is in the discussion stage with the government of Assam. The Institute of Himalayan Studies will undertake research on biodiversity conservation; increasing forest cover; reducing impact of climate change; climate risk assessment etc. The institute will undertake formal degree oriented training as well as bringing awareness at grassroots and MDPs for decision makers
