Placement Brochure

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Placement Brochure

TERI UNIVERSITY
Placement Brochure
2016
MA
Sustainable Development Practice
Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
Accredited with grade ‘A’ by NAAC
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From the Desk of Acting Vice-Chancellor
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Placement Procedure and Guidelines for
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Map to Reach TERI University
About TERI University
Academic Programmes
Academic Chairs at the University
Infrastructure
TERI University Library
Board of Management
Academic Council
Programme Outline: MA (SDP)
Programme Structure
Our Faculty
Events and Activities
Students' Profile
Timeline
Previous Recruiters
Recruiters
TERI UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT BROCHURE 2016
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From the desk of
Acting Vice-Chancellor At the TERI University, students are exposed to a new way of thinking
that looks at problems not from the lens of a subject specialist, but from
the perspective of one who recognizes the complex linkages between man
and his environment.
The TERI University’s programmes are unique, not only in terms of the
degrees, but in terms of the fact that they equip the graduates to lead in
a resource-sensitive world. The programmes leverage TERI’s knowledge
capital in sustainable development to deepen the social and ethical
consciousness of higher education in India.
We are sure that you will find graduates of these programmes
to be competent leaders with a holistic and long-term perspective for a
world that demands new skills and attitude.
Your feedback will be most valuable to us, and we look
forward to it.
Dr Rajiv Seth
Acting Vice-Chancellor, TERI University
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Academic programmes at the TERI University are focused around the
challenges of providing for a rising global population with a limited and
degraded natural resource base. In moving towards sustainability, the
implicit understanding is that there is no panacea or straight road, with
recognized and established methodologies, tools or specializations leading
to such development. The solutions therefore do not lie in a specific
subject discipline, but must be appropriate and relevant to the context or
the practical problem being addressed. Developing such an understanding
among its students is best achieved through exposure to a variety of
subjects, tools, and methodologies offered in interdisciplinary mode. This
has been the guiding philosophy behind the programmes offered by the
TERI University and is practised by building a theoretical understanding in
courses covering a variety of traditional disciplines, such as ecology, natural
and social sciences, governance, policy, law, and engineering.
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ABOUT TERI UNIVERSITY
The TERI University was established to disseminate the vast reservoir of knowledge devised
by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), a not-for-profit, independent research institute
recognized globally for its contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy,
environment, and sustainable development. The TERI University’s academic offering is rooted in
the comprehensive research, consultancy, and outreach activities of TERI.
In 1999, the University was granted the “Deemed to be University” status by the University
Grants Commission (UGC) and notified vide the Ministry of Human Resources Development,
Department of Education, Government of India, notification no. F.9/19/95-U-3, dated October
5, 1999. Since its inception, the TERI University has offered not just world-class education,
but also an environment that enables its students to develop fresh perspective in their subject
areas. Before moving to Vasant Kunj, the University was housed in the Darbari Seth Block of
India Habitat Centre from 1998 to 2008. In 2008, the TERI University started functioning from
its new ‘green campus’, located in Vasant Kunj. The University aspires to be an institution of
advanced learning which meets the needs of a rapidly growing India. The academic programmes
are envisioned to provide the students with a holistic perspective of the subjects offered and
encourage interdisciplinary learning.
Administration
The University’s Board of Management is responsible for its overall administration and control.
All the aspects of academic policy are under the purview of the Academic Council, chaired by
the Vice Chancellor, which approves curricula, courses, and examination results. Furthermore, it
appoints committees to look into specific academic matters arising from time to time.
The TERI University has structured its academic programmes around the research experience and
skill sets gained by TERI over the past three decades. Since its inception, the wide array of academic
programmes offered by the University have been related to sustainable development and structured
around four thematic areas—Biotechnology, Regulatory and Policy aspects, Energy and Environment,
and Natural Resources. The TERI University is a first-of-its-kind university in India to dedicate itself to
the study of environment, energy, and natural sciences for sustainable development.
Department of Natural Resources
Aims to advance and impart knowledge about the environment and natural resources, including
their characteristics and dynamics, their economic and societal value, and their management.
Department of Energy and Environment
Aims to advance and impart knowledge in aspects related to clean technologies, renewable
energy management, and especially in the interface between energy and the environment.
Engaged in research in the broad area of clean technologies to achieve energy efficiency and
minimize adverse environmental impacts.
Department of Biotechnology
Aims to advance and impart knowledge in the field of life sciences, emphasizing research and the
interaction of science with society.
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Structure
Coca-Cola Department of Regional Water Studies
Aims to advance knowledge and build core competencies among students, researchers,
policymakers, and professionals and make them well-equipped to tackle the interwoven
challenges of water sustainability, beyond cultural boundaries and across sectoral divisions.
Centre for Bioresources and Biotechnology*
Dedicated to promoting and advancing innovative research with emphasis on management of
plant and microbial bioresources.
Department of Business Sustainability
Aims to provide research-based education that would equip students to implement an integrated
approach to business sustainability.
Department of Policy Studies
Aims to achieve a critical mass of expertise and academic excellence that would provide a basis
for influencing public policy and regulatory practice.
Centre for Regulatory and Policy Research*
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Seeks to enhance and augment current understanding and implementation of policies and
regulations to encourage sustainable development.
*Centres are areas of expertise at TERI, which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the TERI University.
Besides its own faculty members, the University also draws about 30 PhD qualified research
professionals of TERI for its programmes. They have rich experience of working on projects related
to regulatory studies, policy research, bioresources, biotechnology, energy, and environment. These
researchers work as adjunct faculty in the University.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
At present, the following programmes are offered:
PhD
MSc (Environmental Studies and Resource Management)
MSc (Geoinformatics)
MSc (Climate Science and Policy)
MSc (Plant Biotechnology)
MSc (Economics)
MSc (Water Science and Governance)
MA (Public Policy and Sustainable Development)
MA (Sustainable Development Practice)
MBA (Infrastructure)
MBA (Business Sustainability)
MTech (Renewable Energy Engineering and Management)
MTech (Urban Development and Management)
MTech (Water Science and Governance)
Diploma in Renewable Energy (in the distance learning mode)
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Advanced PG Diploma in Renewable Energy (in the distance learning mode)
The academic programmes offered by the University focus on the challenges of providing for the
rising global population with a limited and degraded natural resource base. In moving towards
sustainability, there is no panacea, or straight road with recognized and established methodologies,
tools or specializations. The solutions, therefore, do not lie in a specific subject discipline but must be
appropriate and relevant to the context or the practical problem being addressed. Developing such an
understanding among the students is best achieved through exposure to a variety of subjects, tools,
and methodologies in the interdisciplinary mode. This has been the guiding philosophy of the TERI
University’s programmes and is practised by building a theoretical understanding of courses covering
a variety of traditional disciplines such as ecology, the natural and social sciences, governance, policy,
law, and engineering. Over a period of two years, students converge upon a few areas based upon
their interest, having been exposed to a new way of thinking that looks at problems not from the lens
of a subject specialist, but from the perspective of one who recognizes the complex linkages between
man and the environment.
The University uses modern pedagogical tools, richly supplemented by field visits, live industry
projects, and hands-on applications. The University provides the best equipment and instruments,
which includes state-of-the art computer hardware and software, well-equipped laboratories,
video-conferencing facilities, and access to South Asia’s most comprehensive library on energy
and environment. The TERI University was awarded the ‘India Today’ award for the most innovative
curriculum. It has also received grade “A” accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC).
Diploma in Water Science and Governance
Collaborations
Stressing the importance of the international perspective in its programmes, the TERI University has
entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several international universities aimed at
facilitating a mutually beneficial exchange of students, faculty, knowledge, resources, and ideas.
The University encourages the exchange of ideas, cultural understanding, and a wide range
of knowledge that would result from international exposure. In 2007, the University launched an
academic exchange programme with Yale University (School of Forestry and Environmental Studies)
with support from the V K Rasmussen Foundation. In 2008, the University launched another academic
exchange programme with Freie University of Berlin, Germany, with support from DAAD (the German
Academic Exchange Service).
The TERI University has also signed MoUs for academic collaborations with North Carolina State
University, University of Eastern Finland, Tor Vergata Economic Foundation (Rome, Italy), Utrecht
University (Utrecht, The Netherlands), Simon Fraser University (Canada), Deakin University (Australia),
University of Technology (Sydney), International University of Kyrgyzstan, and Bandung Institute of
Technology (Indonesia).
ACADEMIC CHAIRS AT THE UNIVERSITY
Indian Railway Chair for Sustainable Mobility
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The Ministry of Railways, Government of India has set up an Academic Chair at TERI University.
The Academic Chair on Sustainable Mobility serves to bring the most competent academicians/
professors from the field of rail infrastructure to lend strength to the ongoing research activities at
the University. The Chair involves itself in the issues of rail infrastructure and greening of the railways.
The present incumbent of the Chair is Professor Shri Prakash, Former Chairman, Standing High Power
Committee, Ministry of Railways, Government of India.
UNESCO Chair
The TERI University has been granted a UNESCO Chair in Climate Science and Policy. This is a
prestigious award and is given to very few universities across the world. The University has already tied
up with various global universities for being partners in the UNESCO Chair. This includes the Scripps
Institute of Oceanography,
La Jolla, California, and the Yale Climate
and Energy Institute at the Yale University,
USA. The Chair serves as a means of
facilitating collaboration between
high level, internationally recognized
researchers and teaching staff of
the University and other institutions,
particularly in India and other countries in
Asia and the Pacific, as well as in Europe
and North America. The present incumbent
to the chair is Prof. V Ramanathan of the
University of California.
HUDCO Chair
HUDCO has established an Academic Chair at the TERI University with the objective to accelerate
research and development, training, and capacity-building in the habitat sector, facilitate capacitybuilding of urban local bodies, and promote research in the field of urban development and
related areas.
Deutsche Bank Chair on Sustainability and Finance
The Deutsche Bank Chair on Sustainability and Finance has been established at the TERI University
to study the critical role that finance and financial instruments (including insurance) will play in the
quest for alternative development paths. The Chair would also focus on India’s existing demographics,
resource endowments, and human development indicators. The chair would look at the innovations
in the financial sector which would support developments, viz. climate mitigation and adaptation,
livelihood creation for India’s young millions, food security, clean and affordable energy access,
public–private partnership models, and infrastructure creation and productivity.
IL&FS Academy of Applied Development (IAAD) Chair on Climate
Change and Sustainability
INFRASTRUCTURE
Green Campus
The TERI University has a ‘green’ campus. It
puts into practice the very principles taught
in its classrooms. An architectural delight, the
campus has been planned to provide a setting
that enhances learning, while simultaneously
showcasing the concept of modern green
buildings. Spread over two acres, the University
campus comprises an administrative block, an
office block, a convergence and hostel block.
The green building has 10 classrooms, each
having a capacity for seating 32 students, three
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IAAD and the TERI University have entered into an agreement to partner in various activities centered
on Climate Change and Sustainability through action research, consultancy, training and education,
policy advisory and advocacy, etc. The partnership will synergize and leverage on the various
education and training programmes and knowledge pool at the TERI University along with the
business canvas for furthering the outcomes towards Climate Change. Specifically, the arrangement
is aimed to promote and manage joint training activities, prepare tools and case studies, conduct
analytical research as well as develop joint research proposals, hold events, such as seminars,
roundtables, workshops, exhibitions, summer/winter schools, support student internships, and bring
out joint publications. With these objectives in mind, IAAD has endowed a Chair on Climate Change
and Sustainability.
lecture halls with a capacity for 60, and an auditorium with a capacity for 100 to 150 persons. The
building also has 10 well-equipped laboratories to complement cutting-edge research at the TERI
University. The campus is aesthetically designed with several features of passive energy-saving design,
energy-efficiency, and water and waste management systems.
Green Features
Insulation of external walls
Insulation on terrace done with vermiculite and puff insulation topped with China mosaic for
efficient heat reflection
Double insulation synergy azure glass is used in external façade with aluminium glazing
Earth Air Tunnel (EAT), Thermal Mass Storage, and Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) systems are
used for cooling the building
Hunter Douglas louvers are used in the building for controlling the intensity of incoming sun rays
Solar water heating system
Waste water recycling with STP
Rainwater harvesting
Solar Rooftop System
The TERI University Laboratories
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The TERI University harnesses the best of modern technologies to support and encourage the
intellectual curiosity of its students and faculty. It also has laboratories with advanced equipment
and facilities to aid and stimulate research.
As a way forward for the development and expansion of this laboratory, it is further planned to
be linked with several other groups or programmes that require general lighting system (GLS)
testing. The supreme testing equipment and authority for high quality assurance can lead to the
transformation of the laboratory into a nodal agency for general (solar) lighting system testing not
only for India, but entire Southeast Asia.
Heat Transfer Laboratory
The heat transfer laboratory is designed to incorporate the practical concepts of heat and mass
transfer applied to renewable energy systems and energy conservation techniques. The experiments
are designed to give comprehensive knowledge of heat transfer through conduction, natural
and forced convection and radiation. The lab is fully equipped with experiments on different heat
exchangers. It also provides knowledge of boiling and condensation processes. The lab explores the
basics of mechanical engineering and is designed such that the interdisciplinary students are able to
acquire knowledge in an easy way.
Solar Lighting Laboratory
TERI has established a Solar Lighting Laboratory (SLL) which is a first-of-its-kind laboratory in India and
achieved the NABL’s accreditation (National Accreditation Board for Laboratories) as per IEC 622579-5 edi 2.0. The laboratory adheres International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC is an international
body that sets standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies throughout the world)
standards for the testing of Solar Lighting Systems (SLS) and also recognized under the Lighting Global
programme of International Finance Corporation (IFC). The laboratory is also supported by the Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India and has sophisticated equipment and
test setup that is used for testing lighting products.
The laboratory’s facility is available for testing as per IEC and MNRE specifications for various
lighting systems (both solar-based lighting and general lighting). The laboratory has also carried out
various training programmes for different target groups. So far, SLL has tested more than 170 models
of solar lighting systems including solar lanterns, solar home lighting systems, solar task lights, and
multi-purpose solar lights. The ability of the laboratory to cater to the testing needs of both rural
as well as urban lighting infrastructure makes it stand out from other laboratories. The laboratory
is working towards strong quality assurance and testing programmes which will help in building
consumer confidence towards the solar lighting products. The IFC’s Lighting Asia–India programme is
working with TERI to achieve these goals.
Biofuel and Waste Utilization Laboratories
The Biofuel and Waste Utilization laboratories are distributed between the TERI University and TERI
Gram at Gual Pahari, Gurgaon. Some basic fuel parameters such as proximity analysis, COD, etc., can
be analysed at the TERI University, while experiments on conversion systems such as gasification,
biomethanation, and pyrolysis are carried out at TERI Gram.
Power System Laboratory
Environmental Monitoring Laboratory
The Environmental Monitoring laboratory is
capable of conducting all kinds of soil, water,
and air monitoring experiments required at the
master’s level. The laboratory has been created
with an objective of providing a facility with all
the basic equipments required for analysis of
environmental samples (soil, waste, water, and
air). It caters to the interdisciplinary application
in research to all the masters students (sciencebased) of the University. This laboratory facility
is comprises the following equipments: UVVisible Spectrophotometer, GRIMM Aerosol
Spectrophotometer, Respirable dust sampler,
High volume sampler, Gaseous monitoring kit,
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The power system laboratory gives a comprehensive idea about the practical aspects of power
system infrastructure. The generated electrical power is transmitted through transmission lines and
used mostly in rotating machines. The state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure is equipped with the
experimental facilities for providing training on transmission lines, DC machines, induction motors,
synchronous machines, and transformers. The laboratory gives the opportunity for experimental
verification of performance characteristics of the power system equipments along with exposure
of modern day technologies for solving modern day power system problems. The experiments are
designed keeping in mind the multidisciplinary approach of the students coming from different
engineering and science backgrounds.
Handy low volume air samplers, Stack Monitoring kit, pH meter, Muffle furnace Ion selective electrode,
Turbidity meter, Conductivity meter, Jar test assembly, COD digester (reflux), BOD testing apparatus,
Sensitive balance, Bomb calorimeter, Kjeldahl unit, Microscope (Primostar Halogen), Muffle furnace, TSI
optical particle sizer, Potable gas analyser, Q Track–Indoor Air Quality Monitors and Q Track–Velocicalc.
Combustion Laboratory
The Combustion laboratory has been established to test the performance of cookstoves based on
energy efficiency as well as emissions using nationally and internationally accepted protocols such as
Water Boiling Test (WBT), Controlled Cooking Test (CCT), and the Indian Standard on Solid Biomass
Chulha Specification (BIS India). The hood method is used to capture and quantify the various
products of incomplete combustion. The following instruments and support facilities are available in
the lab:
»» Moisture meter
»» Bomb calorimeter
»» Equipment to maintain isokinetic conditions
»» Aerosol Spectrometer and dust monitor
»» Low flow air samplers (attached with SKC pump) for collection of bulk aerosols for
characterization potable gas analyser
»» Digital infrared thermometer
Geoinformatics Laboratory
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The Geoinformatics Laboratory at the TERI University is well equipped with state-of-the-art
equipment’s such as high-end computers (dual processor), scanners, digitizers, printers, plotters,
handheld navigation devices (GPS), infra-red thermometers and others. Digital image processing
software like Erdas Imagine 9.3, LPS 9.3, GIS software like ArcGIS 10 Workstation, GMS 6.0, WEAP
are some of the advanced support systems available in the laboratory. Also,web publishing tools like
ArcGIS advance and ArcIMS servers are available.
The lab is also outfitted with open source geospatial software’s. The lab holds a good repository of
geospatial information in digital and hard formats. The department has strong network with various
research institutions and universities working in the subfields. These facilities support R&D activities
in various centres of TERI across the country.
Biotechnology Laboratory
MSc Plant Biotechnology aims to advance and impart knowledge in the field of life sciences,
emphasizing research and the interaction of science with society. Biotechnology laboratory is well
equipped with successions of basics and advanced instruments required for research applications
named deep freezers, plant growth room, gas chromatography, biosafety cabinet, microscopy
facilities, nanodrop spectrophotometer. Additionally, an advanced Bioinformatics laboratory equipped
with work station dedicated computer systems enabled with advanced software, such as MATLAB,
GCK, PAUP, and MacVector has is existing for in silico applications.
TERI UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
E-journals and Databases: JSTOR/SCIENCE DIRECT/SPRINGER/OPEN ACCESS JOURNALS,
e-books, e-government documents and reference collection, in-house publications (Newsletters
and Journals), electronic articles and journal content-page alert services are available along with
access to holdings of national and international university libraries.
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The TERI University library supports the university’s academic and research programmes by meeting
the information requirements of students, researchers, and faculty members. Electronic and
print resources are available in Natural Resources, Environment, Sustainable Development, Plant
Biotechnology, Geoinformatics, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Regulations, Public Policy, and
related areas. The Digital Library provides access to electronic books, journals, databases, PhD theses,
CDs, links to e-resources, news, and information alerts about the library. The online bibliography
database of the university library can be accessed to search any particular title using the author’s
name, keyword or title itself. The faculty and students can retrieve online information from the
dedicated terminals situated in the library. Network resource sharing facilities are provided through
DELNET and interlibrary loan services from the libraries of other universities, for e.g., American
Information Centre, BCL, DU, IIT, JNU, etc. Electronic Resources: Theses/Dissertations (Submitted by
the TERI University Students),
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Chairman
Dr R K Pachauri
Chancellor
Members
Dr Leena Srivastava
Mr Venkatesh Kini
President,
Coca-Cola India and South West Asia
Nominee of Sponsoring Society
Dr Rajiv Seth
Mr Shri Prakash
Nominees of the Chancellor
Dr Yasmine Hilton
Director,
Shree Cement Limited
Vice-Chancellor (on sabbatical)
Acting Vice-Chancellor
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Mr Prashant Bangur
Former Chairman,
Standing High Power Committee,
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Chairman,
Shell Companies in India
Nominee of the
Government of India
Mr Tulsi R Tanti
Air Marshal K K Nohwar (Retd)
Chairman and Managing Director,
Suzlon Energy Limited
Mr Viren Shetty
Executive Director,
Narayana Hrudayalaya
Mr Ashok Lavasa
Secretary,
Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change,
Government of India
Academic Professionals (Teachers)
Mr S Sundar (Prof. Emeritus)
Dr Manipadma Datta
Deans
Dr Prateek Sharma
Mr Amit Kumar
Mr T N Thakur
Registrar
Former Chairman and
Managing Director,
PTC India Limited
Capt. Pradeep Kumar Padhy (Retd.)
Dr Parthasarathi Shome
Chairman,
Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC),
Ministry of Finance, Government of India
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Chairperson of the Council
Dr Leena Srivastava
Vice-Chancellor (on Sabbatical)
Dr Rajiv Seth
Acting Vice-Chancellor
Deans
Dr Anandita Singh
Dr Suneel Pandey
Centre for Regulatory and Policy Research
Dr Pallavolu Maheswara Reddy
Centre for Bioresources & Biotechnology
Dr Prateek Sharma
Mr Amit Kumar
Dr Shaleen Singhal
Nominees of the Vice Chancellor
Dr Arun Kansal
Dr Kanchan Chopra
Coca-Cola Department of Regional Water Studies
Former Director, Institute of Economic Growth
Professors
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan Attorneys
Prof. Emeritus S Sundar
Dr T C Kandpal
Faculty from Departments
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Dr Priyanka Kaushal
Department of Energy & Environment
Co-opted Members
Dr Anubha Kaushik
Dr Kaushik R Bandyopadhyay
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
Dr Vivek Suneja
Dr Nandan Nawn
Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University
Dr Rakesh Khosa
Dr Sitarman Ramakrishnan
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Heads of the Departments/Centres Dr Vinay Shankar Prasad Sinha
Dr Manipadma Datta
Dr B Prasad
Dr Chander Kumar Singh
Department of Regional Water Studies
Department of Energy & Environment
Dr Suresh Jain
Registrar
Capt. Pradeep Kumar Padhy (Retd.)
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Dr Malathi Lakshmikumaran
PROGRAMME OUTLINE: MA (SDP)
Master’s in Sustainable Development Practice or MA (SDP) programme, launched at the TERI University
in July 2010, aims to develop an international cadre of development professionals, well-equipped to
tackle the interwoven challenges of extreme poverty, disease, climate change issues, and ecosystem
vulnerability cutting across cultural boundaries and sectoral divisions. Although a plethora of
institutions are currently engaged in providing short-term and sector-specific professional training to
development practitioners, master’s-level programmes on multidisciplinary education are offered only
by a handful of institutes.
The MA (SDP) programme at the TERI University is designed based upon the recommendations
of the International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Practice that executed a
global situation analysis of development training programmes, during 2007–08. The TERI University
was one of the first ten universities chosen by the John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation to
receive seed funding to create the niche Master’s programme in Sustainable Development Practice
domain. At present, over 20 universities worldwide offer similar courses. Globally recognized as
Master’s in Development Practice (MDP), it is a two-year full-time programme.
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By its very philosophy, the Programme targets to fill the chasm for ‘development professionals’,
with cross-sectoral problem-solving skills in the overhauling issues of sustainable development
encompassing four knowledge domains—natural sciences and engineering, health sciences, social
sciences, and management. The MA (SDP) programme, based at the TERI University, is linked to the
Global network of MDP Programmes coordinated by the Global Secretariat of MDP based at the
Columbia University, USA. The Global network includes various universities and a broad range of
collaborating organizations around the world offering a Master’s in Development Practice (MDP).
At present, the Global network consists of 24 MDP programmes, offered at universities in 16 countries
in six continents, and more than 50 collaborating organizations ranging from local and regional
governmental and non-governmental public and private organizations, to large, multinational
agencies. The MDP network of universities is further enriched by establishing linkages with diverse
organizations working in areas of health, ecology, poverty-alleviation, and sustainable livelihoods.
This synergy proves beneficial for the Global MDP network and the agencies.
The MDP network provides expertise in holistic approaches while the network of organizations
provides an enabling platform to prepare through opportunities of field site placement, internships,
and finally by employing well-prepared development practitioners.
Partner Institutes
MA (SDP)’s academic curriculum at the TERI University has got support and assistance from its partner
institutions, such as North Carolina State University, USA; School of International Development,
University of East Anglia, UK; and The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3), Spain, in the
initial years. Development organizations, like CARE India, Foundation for Ecological Security and
Development Alternatives, Lupin Foundation, have also been steady partners who have enriched our
field training component.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Course title
Type
No. of credits
MPD 173
Social research methods
Core
4
MPD 111
Quantitative analysis for development practice
Core
3
MPD 101
MPD 135
MPD 127
Core
Core
Core
3
3
1
Core
3
MPD 143
Integrated approaches to sustainable development practice
Application of environmental science
Perspectives on development
Organisational behaviour and human resource management
for non-profit organizations
Principles of economics
Core
3
SEMESTER 2
Course No.
Course title
Type
No. of credits
MPD 185
MPD 102
Group practicum 2
Core
4
MPD 145
Integrated impact assessment
Core
2
MPD 147
Development economics
Population and health: Techniques of analysis policy
perspectives
Management of development organizations
Law, society and sustainable development
Key concepts of cultural and political ecology
Principles of geoinformatics
Core
3
Core
3
Core
Core
Core
Elective
3
3
2
3
Type
No. of credits
MPD 124
MPD 153
MPD 152
MPD 126
NRE 172
SEMESTER 3
Course No.
Course title
MPD 161
Public policy processes and institutions
Core
3
MPD 122
Public health and development: Issues and methods
Core
3
MPD 102
Core
4
Core
4
NRE 155
MPE 125
NRC 145
NRE 168
ENR 117
NRE 149
NRE 147
MPD 183
NRE 175
MEU 167
Group practicum 2
Project design and management for sustainable development
practice
Environmental law and policy
Ecological Economics
Economics of climate change
Food security and agriculture
Environmental implications of energy use
Governance and management of natural resources
Environmental economics
ICT for sustainable development
Geoinformatics for resource management
Urban development policies and programmes
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
SEMESTER 4
Course No.
Course title
Type
No. of credits
Core
16
MPD 129
MPD 104
Final project
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SEMESTER 1
Course No.
OUR FACULTY
Core Faculty
Dr Bhawna Bali
Assistant Professor
She received her PhD from Punjab University, Chandigarh, and has specialized
in Urban Geography. She is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Policy
Studies. At the TERI University, she is involved in teaching and research in the
Urban Development and Management Programme. She teaches the course on
urban Development policies and programmes.
Dr Chubamenla Jamir
Assistant Professor
She has gained International research experience as a PhD researcher
at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India; Stockholm Environment Institute;
Environment Department, University of York, UK; and Swedish Meteorological
and Hydrological Institute—SMHI, Sweden. She has presented her research
work at international conferences in India, the UK, and the US. She has taught
Botany at undergraduate level in India and ‘Agricultural Economics’ and
‘Biogeochemical Cycles’ at University of York, UK. At the TERI University, she
teaches courses related to Climate Change and Food Security.
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Dr Kamna Sachdeva
Assistant Professor
Her research area lies in Aerosols Science (characterization and assessment) with
a special interest in carbonaceous aerosols and its linkages with climate change.
Dr M P Ram Mohan
Associate Professor
M P Ram Mohan, a lawyer by training, works on the interface between science,
technology, society, and law. With diverse research and consulting experience,
Dr Ram Mohan teaches Society, Development, and law; Water Law; and
is involved in a number of multi-disciplinary research projects in field of
infrastructure and regulatory law, nuclear law, energy, and resources law.
Dr Nandan Nawn
Associate Professor
He holds a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University. He has taught at West Bengal
National University of Juridical Sciences since 2001, before joining this University
in May 2014. His research interests include Classical Political Economy, Agrarian
Studies, Ecological Economics, and Law and Economics. He has been an
Executive Committee member of Indian Society for Ecological Economics and
its Joint Secretary (2011–12). His most recent publication ‘Sustaining the Farming
Household to Sustain the Farming’ was published in Journal of Agrarian Change.
Dr Papiya Mazumdar
Assistant Professor
She specializes in Population Studies and has earned her PhD from the
International Institute of Population Studies, Mumbai. At the TERI University, she
is working as an Assistant Professor for the Department of Policy Studies. She
teaches subjects on Quantitative Analysis for Development Practice, Population,
and Health. She is the placement coordinator for the programme in MA
Sustainable Development Practice at TERI.
Mr M V Shiju
Lecturer
He is pursuing doctoral research at the Jawaharlal Nehru University and has
done his MPhil in International Law, from the School of International Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. At the TERI University, Mr Shiju is
involved in teaching and research on Environmental Law, Regulatory and
Competition Law, and Infrastructural Law.
Dr Sapna Narula
Associate Professor
Dr Sapna Narula currently teaches courses on sustainable business strategy,
sustainability reporting, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and marketing
management and holds around 16 years of experience in teaching and research
in the areas of agribusiness, sustainability, CSR, and technology dissemination.
Her research work in the area of use of Information and Communication
Technologies for sustainable development has won many accolades including
Prosper Net Scopus Young Scientist Award for Sustainable Development 2011
delivered jointly by German Ministry, United Nations University, and Elsevier
and a Young Scientist Award (2009) from Uttarakhand Council for Science and
Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. A gold medallist from Delhi University,
she holds a PhD in the area of sustainable business strategy from Jamia Millia
Islamia, New Delhi.
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Dr Smriti Das
Assistant Professor
She has earned her PhD specializing in Rural Economics and Natural Resource
Management from Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand. She is currently
engaged as an Assistant Professor, in the Department of Policy Studies and
teaches courses on Social Research Methods, Public Policy, and Governance
of Natural Resource Management. She is also the field training and Programme
Coordinator for the course Masters of Sustainable Development Practice at TERI.
Guest Faculty
Dr S K Sarkar
Subject: Development Economics
Dr Sarkar worked as Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Water Resources
during 2013, in the Department of Personnel and Training during 2013–14 and Ministry of Finance
(Department of Economic Affairs) during 1994–97.
Dr Sarkar is also a Distinguished Fellow of TERI and is responsible for carrying forward research
agenda in the infrastructure sector, especially in the area of regulatory policy, energy reforms,
water resources management, urban system infrastructure, and sustainable development including
climate change.
Dr Harjit Singh Anand
Subject: Urban Development Policies and Programmes
Dr Harjit Singh Anand is a former senior administrator who served as Secretary, Ministry of Housing
and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Government of India. A former Co-President of the Euro India
Centre, Professor at the Centre for Study of Administration of Relief (Delhi) and President of the
Working Group on Famine and Society of the International Sociological Association, he is closely
associated with the formulation of the National Street Vendors Policy and the Jawaharlal Nehru
National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).
Prof G Krisnamurthi
Subject: Project Design and Management for Sustainable Development
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He is a management graduate from IIM, Bengaluru and a former professor at Charotar University
of Science And Technology and former professor at IRMA. His areas of interest are in Total Quality
Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Management Information
System. He has served IRMA for 12 years (1994–2006) teaching subjects in his areas of interest.
At present, he is engaged with Development Management Institute, Patna.
Dr Julien Gerber
Subject: Perspectives on Development
Julien, a visiting Fellow at Harvard University for two years, holds a PhD in the fields of Ecological
Economics and Political Ecology. He was also a Fellow at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced
Study, JNU, New Delhi, for one year. At present, he teaches at the Royal University of Bhutan.
Mr Arun Nathan
Subject: Management of Development Organizations
Arun Nathan who comes from Institute of Rural Management Anand and London School of
Economics and Political Science, is an expert in the areas of ‘Governance’, ‘Corporate Social
Responsibility’, and ‘Large Scale Interventions and Systems’. In addition to working in organizations
at senior and advisory capacities, Arun has undertaken multiple consulting, teaching, and training
assignments. At present, he is the Director for the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.
Dr Joachim Schmerbeck
Subject: Applications of Environmental Science
He acquired his PhD from Centre of Life and Food Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of
Munich, Germany. Associated with the TERI University as an Assistant Professor in the Department
of Natural Resources, he taught courses on Biodiversity and Forestry. At present Dr Schmerbeck is
with GIZ-India.
Ms Gayatri Subramanium
Ms Gayatri Subramanium is the Chief Programme Executive and Convener of National Foundation
for Corporate Social Responsibility promoted by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of
Corporate Affairs. National Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility is a unique platform
created for government, corporate, and non-government entities for taking up development and
sustainable initiatives at national level. She has been contributing towards policy advisory services
and undertake capacity building and knowledge dissemination initiatives for the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs.
Dr Katherine Hunt
Dr Katherine Hunt is a lecturer for Griffith University, Australia. Katherine brings practical experience
from her years as a private wealth adviser and educational experience in the Masters of Financial
Planning. In addition, Katherine holds a PhD in Law and Economics from Erasmus University of
Rotterdam, University of Bologna, and University of Hamburg. She is a passionate researcher
in microfinance.
Dr Mala Narang Reddy
Subjects: Social Research Methods and Key Concepts of Cultural and Political Ecology
Dr Mala Narang Reddy is an anthropologist and completed her PhD in Social Anthropology from
Delhi University in 2006. She acted as the former Coordinator (2013–14) of Master’s in Sustainable
Development Practice Programme at the TERI University. Currently, she is associated as a visiting
faculty with the University.
Dr Rajan Kotru
Subject: Applications of Environmental Science
Dr Rajan Kotru works at International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development ICIMOD,
Kathmandu. He holds a PhD in Forest Management and Silviculture from Ludwig-Maximillians
University, Munich, Germany. He is a Development Specialist in forest ecosystem dynamics,
sustainable natural resource, and watershed management.
Dr Arun Kaushik
Dr Arun Kumar Kaushik is an Assistant Professor at Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities. He
received his PHD, combined from three universities: Erasmus University Rotterdam, the
Netherlands; University of Bologna, Italy; and University of Hamburg, Germany. His primary
research areas include intellectual property, applied microeconomic theory, and political economy.
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Dr Vishal Narain
Subjects: Social Research Methods, Public Policy Processes and Institutions
Dr Vishal Narain, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Public Policy and Governance, Management
Development Institute. He holds a PhD from Wageningen University, the Netherlands. His teaching
and research interests fall in the areas of inter-disciplinary analyses of public policy processes and
institutions, water governance, research methodology, and peri-urban issues.
Mr Roshan Rai
Subject: Organic Farming, Applications of Environmental Science
Mr Roshan Rai comes from a background of Rural Development and Management and has special
interests on participatory governance. His intervention initiatives is through DLR Prerna, a Darjeelingbased NGO, which has revolved around inclusion of tea workers in organic and fair trade
movements, forest villagers’ in conservation efforts, and strengthening small farmer collectives in
the Darjeeling Hills. He gives training on practices of organic farming to TERI students.
Mr Faisal Khan
Mr Faisal Khan is the convener of Khudai Khidmatgar. He has been instrumental in reviving the
organization that was started by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. He has been extremely active at the
grassroots level on multiple burning issues like communal harmony, issues relating to girl child, etc.
While a lot of organizations find it difficult to work under limited funds, he has been able to carry
out effective work on a shoestring budget by building a strong cadre of volunteers across India.
Mr Libby Johnson
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Johnson is a Social Development Management specialist with 17 years of experience of grassroots
level work in areas of livelihoods, disaster management, and organizational development. After
working for about 12 years in different parts of rural India, he has spent time as a Consultant to
several development projects. Since 2009, he has been associated with the Government of Kerala,
working on rural and urban poverty and livelihoods.
Dr Avanish Kumar
Subject: Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Development
Dr Avanish Kumar is Associate Professor and the Area Chairperson of Public Policy and Governance
Area at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. Dr Kumar was Board Member at Large of
Society for Human Ecology, Washington (2010–12). Currently, he serves as Resource Person to
Ministry of Rural Development for the National Rural Livelihood Mission. His areas of interests are
social cohesion, sustainable development, civil society organizations, and qualitative methodology.
Ms Prarthana Borah
Subject: Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Development
Ms Prarthana Borah has two decades of experience in Education and Communication with special
focus on environment, culture, traditional knowledge, design, arts, and sustainable development.
She has conducted workshops and prepared reports to facilitate dialogue between Ministry of
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, UNESCO, UNDP, other government and
corporate organizations. Mr Vishal Mehta Subject: Management of Development Organizations
Mr Mehta is co-founder of Lok Advisory Services, a venture capital fund, which started operating
in India in late 2004. He worked with one of the largest issuers of credit cards in the United States.
He managed several key operator accounts for Siemens in India and worked on launching new
wireless equipment in Malaysia and Germany. Though most of his pre-Lok Capital experience has
been in the private sector, he has worked as consultant to social projects in India and Kenya.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
A distinguishing component of the TERI University’s Master’s in Sustainable Development Practice or
the MA (SDP) programme is the practical exposure given in all the four semesters. The aim of the field
training is to provide practical exposure so as to understand the complex challenges of sustainable
development and subsequently provide them with opportunities to apply their knowledge, skills,
and competencies to deal effectively with these issues/challenges. The field trainings are aimed at
structured and guided immersion of students into the development experience and are focused
on triggering critical thinking and innovation problem- solving skills in the students to deal with
sustainable development challenges in the rural and urban context. Working closely with the skilled
practitioners, community members, and faculty mentors, the students undergo the field training to
develop competencies that may be categorized into the following broad areas:

Technical Skills

Cross-Sectoral Understanding

Communication, Community Participation, and Facilitation Skills

Project Proposal Design and Project Management

Social and Cultural Skills

Public Policy Analysis
Exposure Field Visit

Agra, Uttar Pradesh: The students started their journey with a visit to ‘NTPC’ in Faridabad, further
visiting ‘Lighting a billion lives’ initiative of TERI. They were then hosted by ‘Dyal Babh Education
Institute’ for a short workshop. In Agra, they went to the famous ‘Petha Industry’ focussing on
small scale entrepreneurs. On the way back, they saw the initiative of ‘Wildlife SOS’ in the bear
rescue centre at Sur Sarovar.

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: The students had an ice breaking session into the field of sustainability.
The trip involved introduction to various aspects of biodiversity by experts from the ‘Forest
Research Institute’. The group also visited ‘Tehri Dam’ to see hydroelectricity power generation and
water harvesting practices initiated by Janha community.

Jaipur, Rajasthan: The group visited ‘Barefoot College’ that follows the belief of practical
knowledge over formal education. The organization believes in providing sustainable solutions
for the rural population by making them capable rather than employing educated professionals
from the urban areas. The students saw the current working of the organization in the fields
of solar training, health, education, water, and livelihood. On the way back, they visited ‘Tarun
Bharat Sangh’ formed by the waterman of India, Mr Rajender Singh and learned about watershed
management.

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The educational trip to the city of rich culture (Lucknow) involved
practical experience of the entire working of ‘Light a Billion Lives (LaBL)’, an initiative taken up
by TERI that involves providing solar lanterns to residents of Jagdishpur village in Uttar Pradesh
and finally the trip culminating with an adventurous stay at ‘Dudhwa National Park’ to study the
prominent issue of human–animal conflict in the area.
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The introductory field visit is aimed at acquainting the students to the rural sector and understanding
the feasibility of practicing sustainable development solutions. The visit was scheduled for the entire
first year batch and comprised three to four SDP students in each field visit. The venues were Agra,
Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow, Roorkee, Alwar, and Mukteshwar.

Roorkee, Uttarakhand: The group visited IIT Roorkee to understand an initiative taken up by
their students. The students have adopted a village and are practicing sustainable practices in
the day-to-day working of the village. The visit was a learning experience towards understanding
the power dynamics and how students’ relationship with the panchayat varies in convincing the
villagers and actually showing them a working model for sustainable activities.

Alwar, Rajasthan: The trip gave an opportunity to students to visit ‘Tarun Bharat Sangh’ founded
by the waterman of India, Mr Rajender Singh. The organization is actively working on ecological
research and land development to provide clean water to people. They also visited Alwar Municipal
Corporation and saw the successfully run mechanism on reusing water. On the way back, they
saw the initiative of ‘Wildlife SOS’ in the bear rescue centre at Sur Sarovar.

Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand: The group visited TERI’s organic farm in Supi, Mukteshwar and were
introduced to variety of medicinal spices grown, which is an initiative to provide employment
to local farmers in the region. A radio centre called ‘Kumaon Vani’ was also introduced to the
students that provides women farmers with relevant agricultural advices. Later, they were exposed
to presentations by Nainital Nagar Nigam Palika and NGO called ‘Aarohi’, both were based on
problems about having sustainable livelihoods in mountain villages as agricultural patterns are
affected by water availability, periods of snow, and climate change.
Field visits related to course curriculum
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The MA (SDP) batch of 2014–16 had introductory field visit to Mukteshwar, Uttrakhand. It was aimed
at sensitizing/orienting the students of diverse
backgrounds to current multidimensional
development issues relevant to the rural sector
and understanding how successful is it to practice
sustainable solutions. The visit was scheduled as
part of the course on Social Research Methods in
order to understand the socio-economic profiles
of the villagers. The students visited Gajjar, Kafli,
and Supi villages in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand.
The students in their third semester went
for their respective educational field trips to
Sunderbans, West Bengal and Vadodara, Gujarat
under their elective courses.
Sunderbans, West Bengal, Development
Research Communication and Research
Centre (DRCSC)
he trip aimed at visiting various field locations
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and observing few of the interventions taken up
by the host NGO in the field of organic farming,
integrated farming system, community base
plantation, disaster risk reduction, and community
action plan. The five-day trip provided a good
insight on the ground level working and how
villagers are upfront and self-motivated in taking
up development interventions for their villages.
Vadodara, Gujarat, Food Security and Agriculture course
his trip was aimed at exploring varied facets of the organic and conventional farms on field and to
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interact with farmers. A trip was also made to Amul food processing units in Anand. Students also got
an insight about sustainable residential areas and biogas plants. The concept of value addition to food
products was also introduced.
Following are some other field visits for other courses:

Field visit on organic farming to Mukteshwar,
Uttarakhand.

Field visit to Goonj, a Delhi-based NGO to
understand successful implementation of a
working sustainable model by an organization.

Biodiversity field visit to Mangalbani, Faridabad,
Haryana.

Impact Assessment field visit to Yamuna stretch,
near ITO, New Delhi.
Group Practicum—Field Training in Local Needs Assessment

Jashpur, Chattisgarh, CARE India

Kalahandi, Odisha, SELCO Foundation

Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, FES

Jawahar, Maharashtra, Syngenta India

Ludhiana, Punjab, VLIF
Jashpur District, Chhattisgarh, CARE India
A group of four students visited Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, as part of the course structure under the
host organization CARE India. The study focussed on conducting need assessment for Chandagarh
village in Patthalgaon block and Jampani village
in Bagicha block, Chhattisgarh. The objective was
to assess socio-economic profile of the villagers,
identification of current issues, and prioritization
of needs.
The field visit was scheduled for two weeks
and included in-depth household interviews;
focussed group discussions; use of participatory
rural appraisal tools like problem tree analysis,
resource mapping, village history, transect
walk, etc.
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The group practicum in the second semester is aimed at amalgamating classroom learning with hands
on experience on development and management issues/challenges. The practicum is for a period of
two weeks during which students are expected to conduct needs assessment at the local community
level. The practicum is preceded by training on research methods and participatory appraisal skills to
conduct the assessment:
The visit was a step forward in building a framework for the host organization to intervene with their
livelihood project in the villages. For the students, it was a practical exposure in understanding the
ground level working of development projects.
Kalahandi District, Odisha, SELCO Foundation
Four students participated in a fieldtrip to the
Kalahandi district of the state of Odisha as a
part of their curriculum. It involved a two-week
immersion with the host organization, SELCO.
The main objectives were to understand the
socio-economic background of the community,
to carry out a needs assessment and prioritize
their needs in two villages—Deng Pharsi and Sap
Mundi, in Thuamul Rampur Block of Kalahandi
District. It was carried out through various
methods like participatory rural appraisal, primary
data collection, focussed group discussions,
stakeholder interviews, and case studies.
The challenges and opportunities existing in
the community were identified. Stakeholder
analysis and problem tree analysis helped us
to understand the situation better. All data
collection and analysis is a step forward towards
designing a development intervention for the
betterment of the people living in the area. Above
all, as sustainable development students they
understood what it takes to be a practitioner
in the field. Apart from all the memorable
experiences they gained in all the challenging
situations, the students surely got an inspiration
on how to never quit and keep moving on. TERI UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT BROCHURE 2016
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Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh, FES
As part of the second semester curriculum
of MA (SDP), TERI University, a group of four
students were assigned to conduct Needs
Assessment under the supervision of Foundation
for Ecological Security, Mandla, Madhya Pradesh.
The group did an extensive study in the stipulated
timeframe of two weeks, to analyse and
understand all the aspects that affect the lives of
the rural population, from the local issues with
respect to agriculture and livelihood, education,
health, and sanitation to the political and social dynamics of the society at large.
The group used different tools of participatory rural appraisal to carry out the tasks assigned.
During the field visit, the students got the chance to put the theories learnt during lectures to practical
usage. The findings were well documented, analysed, and the report was shared with FES.
Jawahar District, Maharashtra, Syngenta Foundation India
The field trip to the drought-affected villages
in the Jawahar district of Maharashtra was
conducted as part of the course to prioritize and
understand community-based needs assessment.
The group of five students were introduced to
both ‘Intervention’ and ‘non-intervention’ villages
by the mentor organization Syngenta Foundation
India, which focuses on sustainable
agricultural practices.
A first-hand look into the tribal villages led
to better understanding of the plight of the area.
Jalandhar and Ludhiana District, Punjab, Village Life Improvement Foundation (VLIF)
As a part of the Group Practicum coursework, a
group of five students were placed with VLIF in
the state of Punjab. The primary objective of the
study, conducted in Pratabpura, Jalandhar District
and Kanech, Ludhiana District, was to assess
the socioeconomic status of the villagers, the
extent of youth and women participation in the
development activities of the village, panchayat
governance, sewage and solid waste management,
and waste water management practices in
these villages.
Another objective of the study was to
gauge the opinions of the villagers about the
development of services within the community,
their satisfaction with the services, and what particular services are needed. This study utilized tools
like participatory rural appraisal, which involved conducting surveys, focussed group discussions along
with interviews with relevant target groups to form the baseline (quantitative as well as qualitative
data), which the organization could also use for future interventions. The team that had a balanced
mix of Indian as well as International students was an enlightening experience for all members.
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Daily travel routines to the different hamlets
became intensive in the effort to collect primary
data. The modus operandi normally began
with social-science research tools like village
and social mapping further extending to semistructured questionnaire, transect walk, life
histories, seasonality calendar, daily clock, focus
group interviews, and individual interviews were
conducted depending on the sensitivity of the
hamlet visited.
STUDENTS’ PROFILE
The fifth batch of MA (SDP) programme at the TERI University consists of total 21 students. The batch
is a mix of fresh graduates and those who have work experience in various sectors. The MA (SDP)
students come from diverse educational backgrounds from Social Sciences (Sociology, Political
Science, and Anthropology), Economics, Management Studies, Geography, Home Sciences,
and Commerce.
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Beyond Academics
Aayushi Jain has actively helped in organizing event like Sports Meet, Fresher’s and Alumni Meet at
TERI University in 2015. She was a volunteer at the Fifteenth Delhi Sustainable Development Summit.
She was also a part of the cultural event during Independence Day in 2015. She performed both at
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, and at TERI University. Aayushi is also a volunteer at SPIC MACAY.
Anshula Thakwani participated in basketball in TERI Sports Meet, 2014.
Anuradhika Kundra has participated in stage plays on Independence Day for the year 2015 and 2016 at
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road and at TERI University, Vasant Kunj. She has also attended Twentieth
CUTS International conference at Le Meridian on October 5, 2015, hosted by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.
Anuradhika also gave an expert lecture to master’s students on the topic of menstrual hygiene at Lady
Irwin College on October 16, 2015. She also participated in the annual fest by MBA students of TERI
University, Pravah 2014.
Bakul Chugh participated in Fifteenth Delhi Sustainable Development Summit as a Rapporteur and
a volunteer to help with the media colloquial, representing The Energy and Resource Institute, New
Delhi. It was held from 4–7 February 2015 at Taj Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi by TERI.
Bhavya Tripathi was awarded the Maneesh Manjunath Scholarship for securing highest SGPA in the
first semester of MA (SDP). She also organized and participated in TERI Sports Meet, 2015. She was
one of the few students chosen from the university to attend the address on sustainability by President
Obama at Siri Fort on January 26, 2015.
Navjyoti Ranawat volunteered at Fifteenth Delhi Sustainable Development Summit.
Pooja Kini organized and participated in TERI Sports Club Meet 2015.
Roshan Rathod was a volunteer at Fifteenth Delhi Sustainable Development Summit. She has also
actively helped in organizing event at the TERI University like the Sports Meet 2015 and Fresher’s event
2015. She has been invited as chief guest at the annual innovation meet at Vijay Vallabh school on
Leadership. She delivered a lecture on leadership and responsible choices to a women’s group in Pune
in the age group 28 to 65 years old. She was one of the few students chosen from the university to
attend the address on sustainability by President Obama at Siri Fort on January 26, 2015.
Shreya Kuruvilla is a professional Bharatanatyam dancer. She was a keep participant at the Tenth
Sustainability summit held at CII. Shreya also gave an expert lecture to master’s students on the topic
of menstrual hygiene at Lady Irwin College on October 16, 2015. She has released a publication along
with Mr Kaustav Bandyobadhyay on the role of Civil Society Organizations. She also gave an interview
on sustainability on a local Malayalam NEWS channel.
Tulenam Laloo is a national winner of the Rio+20 India Programme (United Nations Conference on
Sustainable Development). Presently, he is an Indian Intern Representative at Sustainability Transition
Consulting, (SusTtranCon—a member of Smart Cities Council, USA.). Being a former Model United
Nations organizer, he was a Rapporteur for the High Level Corporate Dialogue and various other
thematic tracks of the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2015. He recently participated in
The Tata Steel and India Today Preserve & Conserve Conclave in New Delhi representing the
TERI University.
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Kanika Joshi, a professional contemporary dancer, has participated in numerous cultural events within
and outside the TERI University. She has been invited to attend Conference of Youth 2015 in Paris.
She has also been selected as Project Officer at SDSN-Y.
Master’s in Sustainable Development Practices
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
BSc (H) Home Science, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi (2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Impact of Climate Change on WADI
Organization: Institute of Rural Management Anand
AAYUSHI JAIN
BCom (Major) Finance, Kampala International University, Uganda (2008–11)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Rapid needs Assessment and Feasibility Studies for IDPs in
South Sudan
Organization: Adventist Development Agency (ADRA), South Sudan
JOB EXPERIENCE
ADIL DARAMA
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1. Finance and Admin Officer, JHPIEGO, Yambio, South Sudan (2013–14)
2. Language Assistant, UNMISS, Yambio, South Sudan ( 2006–13 )
BA (H) Geography, Miranda House, University of Delhi (2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: CMS VATAVARAN,
Organization: Centre for Media Studies, New Delhi
AKSHITA MARWAH
Bachelor of Education, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi (2013–14)
BA (H) Sociology, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
(2010–13)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: CMS VATAVARAN,
Organization: Centre for Media Studies, New Delhi
PREVIOUS INTERNSHIPS
1. Intern, The Earth Saviours Foundation, New Delhi (February 2014);
ANSHULA
THAKWANI
2. Intern, Unique Identification Authority of India, New Delhi (June–
September 2013);
3. Intern, Deepalaya, New Delhi (June–July 2011);
4. Intern, Council for Social Development, New Delhi (March–April 2011)
BSc Home science (specialization in human development), Lady Irwin
College, University of Delhi (2010–13)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Solar Energy and Women’s Health;
ANURADHIKA
KUNDRA
Organization: Barefoot College, Tilonia
BA (H) Economics, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce,
University of Delhi (2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Earth Reel 2014 and 2015
Organization: Centre for Environment Education (CEE), Delhi
ARSHDEEP SALUJA
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Paryavarna Mitra
Organization: Centre for environment Education, Delhi
BAKUL CHUGH
1. Research Assistant-Intern, Government of Arunachal Pradesh (April
2015)
2. Intern, Divya Speia School (May–July 2012)
3. Intern, Divya Deeksha Foundation, New Delhi (May–July 2011)
BA (H) Economics, Institute for Excellence in Higher Education (IEHE),
Barkatullah University, Bhopal (2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Sanitation Strategy under Swacch Bharat Mission (Urban
Madhya Pradesh)
Organization: Directorate of Urban Administration and Development,
Government of Madhya Pradesh
BHAVYA TRIPATHI
Research Intern, Confederation of Indian Industry, Bhopal (May–July
2013)
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BA in Political Science and Sociology, Jesus and Mary College, University
of Delhi (2011–14)
BCom (H), Gargi College, University of Delhi (2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Samuday Project on Livelihoods
Organization: HCL Foundation in collaboration with Government of
India, Hardoi
KANIKA JOSHI
Intern, TERI, New Delhi ( December 2014–January 2015)
BA Economics, Adama University, Ethiopia (2006–09)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: 2016–20 Strategic Plan Development
Organization: Ethopian Public Health Institute
JOB EXPERIENCE
1. Assistant Researcher, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (Since May 2012)
KIDANE BADEG
MIRDETO
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2. J
unior Analyst, Ministry of Urban Development and Construction
Ethiopia (January–May 2012)
3. A
ssistant Treasury Expert, Ministry of Finance and Economic
Development, Ethiopia (October 2009–July 2011)
BA Economics, St Teresa’s College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
(2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Panchayati Raj Institution-Community Base organization
Convergence in Kerala
Organization: Kudumbashree-NRO, Kerala
MARIA MATHEW
1. Intern, Kerala Institute of Local Administration. Thrissur, Kerala (May–
July 2012)
2. Intern, National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi (November 2012)
BA (Major) Economics, Sophia College, University of Mumbai (2010–13)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Impact of the Aisa Foundation’s Projects of South Asian countries
Organization: Consumer Unity and Trust Society, CITEE, Jaipur
NAVJYOTI
RANAWAT
Intern, Sewa Mandir, Udaipur (September–November 2013)
BA English Literature, Madras Christian College, Chennai(2009–12),
PGD in Intellectual Property Rights Law, National Law School of India
University, Bangalore (2012–15)
English for Speakers of Other Language-Certificate in Advanced English,
University of Cambridge, British Council, Chennai (2008)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: WTO Law
Organization: Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
NIKHILA S
Intern, Natural Language Processing, Sprinklr, Bangalore (November–
December 2013)
JOB EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, IT for change, Bangalore (January–May 2014)
BA (H) Sociology, Maitreyi College, University of Delhi (2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
PANCHALI SHARMA
Organization: National Institute for Rural Development, Guwahati,
Assam
BBA, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, GGSIPU, Delhi
(2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Monitoring and Evaluation of Rural Industries
Organization: Barefoot college, Tilonia
PARUL RANA
1. Market Research Trainee-Intern, FLUIDRA India, Delhi (June–August
2013)
2. B
rand Advocate-Intern, Bausch & Lomb, Delhi (December 2012–May
2013)
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Project: Preparation of Sanitation Intervention Plan of Hatiutha Revenue
Village: A Community Based Approach
BSc (H) Anthropology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi (2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Human Development Report of Daman & Diu and Dadra &
Nagar Haveli-2015
Organization: Institute for Human Development, New Delhi
1. Research Intern, Pragati Foundation, Pune (May–July 2014)
POOJA K KINI
2. Intern, Centre for Community Development Trust, Mumbai (May–July
2013)
3. M
arketing Executive—Intern, Scientific Apparatus Mfg. Co., Mumbai
(May–July 2012)
BBS, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi
(2010–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Expert Assessment of the Debate on Future Energy Matrix in India
Organization: TERI University, Delhi
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1. Intern, IMS Learning Resources, Delhi (February–March 2011)
PRATYUSH BISWAL
2. Intern, Reckitt Benkiser Plc, Delhi (May–June 2011)
3. Intern, AXIS Bank, Delhi (May–June 2013)
BA Economics, Fergusson College, University of Pune (2006–09)
PGD in Gender, Culture and Development, University of Pune (2012–13)
PGD Social Entrepreneurship, NMIMS, Mumbai (2013–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Joint Forest Management Practices in Bhimashankar Wildlife
Sanctuary
Organization: Kalpavriksh, Pune
1. Intern, Teach for India, Pune (February–March 2012 )
ROSHAN RATHOD
2. Child Rights and You, Mumbai (June–July 2012)
JOB EXPERIENCE
1. Associate—Financial Literacy Programme, Swadhaar FinAccess,
Mumbai (September 2013–March 2014)
2. Associate—Financial Operations, D E Shaw India
Software Private Limited, Hyderabad (June 2009–October 2010)
BBS, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi (2008–11)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Exploring the Role of Ethnicity and Religion in Childhood
Diarrhoea; A Study of North East India
Organization: TERI University, Delhi
Intern, National Thermal Power Corporation, Delhi (May–June 2010)
RICHA GOEL
JOB EXPERIENCE
Research Associate, S&P Capital IQ, Gurgaon (September 2011–
July 2014)
BA (H) History, St Stephens College, University of Delhi (2009–12)
Certificate Course on Public Policy, CCS, Delhi (October 2010)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Samuday Project on Livelihoods
Organization: HCL Foundation in collarboration with Government of
India, Hardoi
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SHREYA KURUVILLA
2. Intern, WWF India, Delhi (May–June 2009)
3. Intern, INTACH India, Delhi ( May–July 2010)
JOB EXPERIENCE
Programme Officer, PRIA, Delhi (September 2013–July 2014)
BA (H) Political Science, Hindu College, University of Delhi (2011–14)
MINOR PROJECT
Project: Policy Review on the Renewable Energy Landscape of India’s
North East
Organization: The Clean Energy Access Network, Delhi
1. Intern, Sustainability Transition Consultancy (since February 2015)
TULENAM LALOO
2. Intern, Asian Confluence, Shillong (December 2013)
3. Intern, World Vision India, Shillong (December 2011)
1. Intern, CEE, Delhi (December 2014)
TIMELINE
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Pre Placement,
Major Projects
Talks
Placement
Season and
Selection
Process
Students to
Join for Major
Projects
Students
Available
to Join
Organization
for Job
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We must learn to happily progress together or
miserably perish together. Man can live individually
but can survive only collectively.
— Atharvaveda
PREVIOUS RECRUITERS
ABT Associates

Advit Foundation

American India Foundation on Micro Insurance

Centre for equity Studies

CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, New Delhi

Concern India Foundation

Ernst & Young (E&Y)

Family Health International

GE India

GIZ

Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Ltd (HINDALCO)

Indian Institute of Human Settlement (IIHS), Bengaluru

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Indian Institute of Technology (IIM)

Institute of Rural Management Anand

Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD)

International Food Policy Research Institute

ITC

Ivory Sand Infrastructure and Hospitality Pvt. Ltd

Management Development Institute (MDI)

MSME Foundation

Population Foundation of India

Pragya

Pravah

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

Rajasthan Livelihood Mission

Reliance BIJ Foundation

SIGMA Research

Social Incubation and Entreprenuering Organization

South Asian Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resource Studies (SaciWATERs)
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Start up

Sun Edison

Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS)

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

TERI – Social Transformation Division

TERI – Sustainable Habitat Division

TERI – Water Resource Division

The World Bank

UNDP

Watershed Organisation Trust, Pune

Wetlands International

Women in Environment (WE), Nepal
PLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND GUIDELINES
FOR RECRUITERS
The campus recruitment activity for MA (SDP) is conducted to serve dual purposes—placement of
the students for their final project, which is undertaken in the fourth semester, and the formal job
recruitment on completion of the programme.
Our placement process consists of two phases:
Final Project
Recruitment Period
Availability of Students
November–December 2015 January–June 2016
Job Placement
Recruitment Period
Availability of Students November 2015–June 2016
June 2016 onwards
We welcome you to visit our campus for interviewing and selecting students for major projects, and
final placements. You may interact with the students either through telephone, video conferencing, or
in person.
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Interested organizations may contact the Placement Cell. The contact details are mentioned at
the back of the brochure.
MAP TO REACH TERI UNIVERSITY
Directions to TERI University
10 Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi, DL 110 070
18.9 km – about 33 mins
from New Delhi Railway Station
Directions to TERI University
10 Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi, DL 110070
6.3 km – about 13 mins
from T3 IGI Airport
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Gurgaon
Rajiv
PLACEMENT CELL
Faculty Placement Coordinator
Dr Papiya Guha Mazumdar
Assistant Professor
TERI University, New Delhi
Email: papiya.mazumdar@teriuniversity.ac.in
Student Placement Coordinators
Parul Rana
Email: parul.rana@students.teriuniversity.ac.in
Mobile: +91 9999327379
Pooja Kini
Email: pooja.kini@students.teriuniversity.ac.in
Mobile: 8860023945
For Further Information, Contact
Ms Sonika Goyal
Placement Manager, TERI University
10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj
New Delhi- 110 070, India
Email: sonika.goyal@teriuniversity.ac.in
Website: www.teriuniversity.ac.in
Phone: +91 11 71800222, Fax: +91 11 26122874