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Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
CESHS, NERIST join hands for application-driven research in Arunachal
Itanagar: The Centre for Earth Science and Himalayan Studies (CESHS), Itanagar on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology for advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering application-driven research in Arunachal Pradesh. According to the pact, the CESHS and NERIST will share research expertise over different domains spanning Agricultural Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science Engineering, and other applied sciences, including the specialized work in green energy, particularly geothermal exploration, critical mineral studies, climate change research, and cryosphere studies, an official statement from CESHS said. The collaboration has been described by both institutions as a 'hands-on, no-sleeping-on-paper' partnership emphasising their shared commitment to actionable science and tangible outcomes. Speaking on the occasion, CESHS director Tana Tage outlined the future scope of joint initiatives with various NERIST departments and emphasised the strong on-ground and field support CESHS can extend to the institute. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Female Athletes Right Now Undo The partnership will focus on hands-on training opportunities for students, enabling them to engage directly with field data, advanced engineering tools, and real-world problem-solving, joint research projects that integrate field investigations with cutting-edge modeling techniques, and training workshops and capacity-building programs to enhance regional scientific and engineering capabilities. Tage reaffirmed CESHS's belief in actionable science, ensuring that research is implemented on the ground for the social and community benefit. NERIST director Prof Narendranath S, stressed the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing among institutions and govt agencies for the betterment of the scientific community in Northeast, particularly Arunachal Pradesh. He assured full support to strengthen the partnership and achieve the shared goals. NERIST head of Agricultural Engineering Prof Aditi Bhadra welcomed the collaboration and pledged their active participation in future initiatives. Through this MoU, both institutions will facilitate students and working scientists/engineers in part-time PhD enrolment to enhance research capacity and to create a ready workforce pace aided with cutting-edge technologies in different engineering fields, etc. This MoU is not merely a formal agreement; it represents a long-term commitment to multi-disciplinary, real-world problem solving. - Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
News18
22-07-2025
- Science
- News18
Arunachal to get Indias first fully indigenous 50-kw geothermal power plant
Itanagar, Jul 22 (PTI) India's first fully indigenous geothermal power plant will be developed in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday. The 50-kw plant will be developed at a record low of 68 degrees Celsius, they said. In this regard, the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) and Shriram Institute for Industrial Research have inked a memorandum of understanding. CESHS geoscience chief Rupankar Rajkhowa said the project will come up in Tawang district. 'We have already identified three places — Mago, Thingbu and Damteng, and the research and structural mapping has been done," he said, adding that the project will cater to a population of over 5,000. Rajkhowa said the project is expected to be completed in three years. Maintaining that it's a first-of-its-kind in the Himalayan region, he said the project will be completed at a cost of over Rs 10 crore, funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. A team of scientists from CESHS, led by its director Tana Tage, recently visited the demonstration site of an indigenously developed 20-kw geothermal power plant at SIIR. SIIR's geothermal project manager Bhupesh Sharma said multiple trials have been conducted using a smaller 5-kw lab-scale model to better understand the operational challenges of indigenous bipolar process technology, particularly at a lower temperature of just 68 degrees Celsius. Chief Minister Pema Khandu said, 'Arunachal Pradesh & CESHS take a visionary step by signing an MoU to develop India's first fully indigenous 50kw geothermal power plant at a record low of 68 degrees C. Harnessing Earth's energy, driving innovation, and leading India's clean energy revolution from the Himalayas!" 'It will be a milestone in clean energy and geothermal research," he added. Established in 2021 under the Department of Science and Technology, CESHS is dedicated to research in climatology, geoscience, hydrology, and renewable energy. PTI CORR UPL SOM view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 15:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Northeast's first geothermal well drilled in Dirang, paves way for sustainable energy
1 2 3 4 5 6 Itanagar: The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies ( CESHS ) has successfully drilled the northeast's first geothermal production well at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh 's West Kameng district, an official said. The successful drilling marks a milestone in the region's quest for sustainable energy and represents a first-of-its-kind initiative in the northeast, CESHS Geosciences Division head Rupankar Rajkhowa said on Monday. He said the achievement follows two years of intensive geochemical and structural surveys of hot springs across western Arunachal Pradesh. Once operational, the geothermal energy will power eco-friendly solutions including fruit, nut, and meat drying, space heating, and controlled-atmosphere storage systems. These are vital technologies for improving agricultural and living conditions in the high-altitude terrain of the state, he said. The project is the result of international scientific collaboration between CESHS, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, Norway, the Icelandic geothermal firm Geotropy ehf, and the drilling team from Guwahati Boring Service (GBS). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e pés inchados: Experimente isso para ajudar a drenar o fluído do edema aartedoherbalismo Undo Through advanced geochemical analysis, the Dirang region has been identified as a medium-to high-enthalpy geothermal zone. Reservoir temperatures are estimated at 115°C using mixing models, making it highly suitable for direct-use geothermal applications. Structural and geological mapping in the Dirang area revealed quartzite overlying schist at tectonic contacts near the Main Central Thrust (MCT), consistent with extensional normal faults found elsewhere in the higher and lesser Himalayas. These insights have enabled precision drilling to access the geothermal reservoir with minimal environmental impact. This breakthrough project is supported by the Arunachal Pradesh govt and the ministry of earth sciences, Rajkhowa added. With the first production well completed, CESHS plans to scale operations with deeper drilling in Dirang, potentially making it India's first geothermal-powered city for space heating, he said. "This pioneering development paves the way for a new era of clean energy in the Himalayas," said CESHS director Tana Tage. "It demonstrates the potential of geothermal resources in transforming regional livelihoods while ensuring environmental sustainability," he added. The CESHS is an autonomous organisation under the department of science & technology, Arunachal Pradesh govt.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Khangri Glacier expedition: Jt team assesses its condition and climate change response
1 2 3 4 5 Itanagar: A comprehensive risk assessment of Rani Lake in Tawang district, identified by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) as a category-B glacial lake with the potential to trigger glacial lake outburst , concluded on Saturday. The assessment was undertaken by a joint team from the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS), Itanagar, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa (under the Union ministry of earth science) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. The expedition to the Khangri Glacier, in the Gorichen mountain region, started from April 19 and concluded on Saturday, CESHS director (earth sciences) Tana Tage said. Key activities included glacier mass balance measurements at 5,032 meters above sea level (msl) to assess the glacier's condition and its response to climate change, Tage said. The assessment involved a bathymetric survey to determine the lake's depth and volume, coupled with terrain observations, to evaluate the stability of moraines, drainage pathways and potential downstream hazards. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo To ensure continuous climate monitoring, the team also performed maintenance on an Automatic Weather Station (AWS) and successfully retrieved data collected over the winter, Tage said. Furthermore, the team maintained water level sensors and conducted direct measurements of glacier meltwater discharge, enabling an accurate assessment of the total run-off from the glacier system. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the team also conducted a reconnaissance survey of a cluster of category-B glacial lakes, located at an altitude of 5,300 msl. These lakes, identified by the NDMA, were assessed for their risk potential to inform future hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness strategies. To facilitate future expeditions, the team also identified a suitable site at Mirathang for establishing a long-term high-altitude field research station, Tage said.
