Browsing Working Papers by Author "Mehta, Swati"

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    • Biogas technology: the Indian scenario 

      Moulik, T. K.; Mehta, Swati (2010-03-15)
      Energy in many forms is vital for nations, economic and social development. The importance of energy was brought into sharp focus since the 1970's oil shortage which escalated the prices of conventional energy. Since then ...

    • Diffusion of improved chulha technology: strategies and policies 

      Moulik, T. K.; Mehta, Swati (2010-03-15)
      The National Project on Improved Chulhas has been taken up by the Department of Non-Conventional Energy Sources with a view to reducing deforestation and meeting the cooking energy crisis particularly in the rural areas. ...

    • Estimating Biomass potential for Bio-fuel conversion in India: Some Methodological Issues 

      Moulik, T. K.; Mehta, Swati (2012-10-17)
      As resources diminish and need increase, it has become important to utilize waste materials as fuel. This paper discusses some methodological issues on the biomass conversion into fuel. Biomass is an organic matter formed ...

    • Management issues of biogas programme: a case of Bihar: 1984 - 1986 

      Moulik, T. K.; Shukla, P. R.; Mehta, Swati (2010-03-15)
      In these days of depleting sources of conventional energy the development of non conventional energy and renewable sources of energy has gained momentum. India, has about 75% of it's population in rural areas. Biogas being ...

    • Migration: a case of Gujarat 

      Moulik, T. K.; Mehta, Swati (2010-03-21)
      Despite massive investments in rural development programmes during the last ten years, the problem of unemployment has assumed alarming proportions causing migration of the rural population. Although there are several ...

    • Solar energy technology: Research & development in India 

      Mehta, Swati; Moulik, T. K. (2010-03-29)
      Solar energy is a direct and perrenial energy source. It is non polluting and is available freely. The technology of converting solar energy into heat and utilizing it for various applications can now be commercially ...