Announcements

TERI signs MoU with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)

TERI and National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) signed an MoU on 'Strategic Association on Solar Energy and Renewables' on December 20, 2024.

The collaboration focuses on advancing renewable energy through rooftop solar PV, decentralized systems, energy storage, solar cooling, electric vehicles, and smart grids, while also fostering capacity building and training for stakeholders like urban bodies and government officials. It includes establishing an incubation center to develop business models, provide consulting, and monitor technology performance, with research priorities on solar panel recycling, energy storage, Agri-PV standardization, and green hydrogen technologies.

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2024–25/22 dt 11.12.2024

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidders through tendering for the " integrated rural development of communities for social development through renewable energy in and around Mandideep in Madhya Pradesh".

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TERI receives a special Balipara Foundation Award 2024

Celebrating 50 years of leadership in sustainability, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) was honored at its Golden Jubilee event during the 12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum in Guwahati on November 27, 2024.

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, received a special Balipara Foundation Award 2024 from Mr Praveer Sinha, CEO, TATA Power, and Mr Ranjit Barthakur, Founder, Balipara Foundation, recognizing TERI’s forward-looking work for the past 50 years on science, research and sustainable development in both India and around the world.

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2024–25/021 dt 28.11.2024

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidders through tendering for the " complete set of Hi-tech Green House and Green Shade Net facilities as per TERI's requirement and installation for plant tissue culture lab at East Coast Demerara, Guyana".

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Tender No: TERI/MAT/2024–25/20 dt 12.09.2024

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidders through tendering for the " complete set of integrated development of communities for social development in and around Mandideep in Madhya Pradesh".

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TERI Receives Silver in IWA Projection Awards 2024

TERI’s Advanced Oxidation Technology (TADOX®) for Wastewater Treatment has received ‘Silver Award’ in the prestigious International Water Association (IWA) Project Innovation Awards 2024 in the category of ‘Breakthrough in Research and Development’.

The awarded project titled "Integration of TADOX® Technology to achieve Net Zero in Textile Wastewater Treatment” demonstrated successfully piloted TADOX® Technology in a Textile Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Rooma Industrial Area, Kanpur, marking a global 1st-of-its-kind initiative of UV-TiO2 Photocatalysis based Advanced Oxidation Technology for full scale deployment.

On behalf of TERI, the award was received by Dr Nupur Bahadur, the Inventor of TADOX® Technology and Associate Director at NMCG-TERI Centre of Excellence on Water Reuse in TERI, in a special ceremony in Toronto, Canada, on 13th August 2024, during the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024.

This award category celebrates R&D that is challenging existing markets and addressing future needs to create new opportunities for proven ideas and early-stage business projects.

The project was funded by the National Mission of Clean Ganga (NMCG), Department of Water Resources River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India and supported by the Rooma Pollution Control Association (RPCA).

This prestigious recognition highlights the collective dedication, and hard work of the team, leading to winning the silver amongst the top three innovations in this category, which is amongst six categories of the awards selected from 108 entries from 34 Countries.

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2024–25/019 dt 08.07.2024

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidders through tendering for the " complete set of integrated development of community and schools in Jharkhand".

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TERI signs MoU with Assam Agriculture University and ReNew

TERI along with Assam Agriculture University and ReNew signed an MoU at the Assam Agriculture University campus in Jorhat on May 10, 2024, for developing a nature-based carbon finance project in Assam.

Under this project, the plantation of one crore saplings will be done in phased manner over a period of three years. The carbon finance mechanism will provide additional monetary benefits to more than 10,000 farmers.

TERI signs an MoU with the University of New South Wales (UNSW)

TERI signed MoU with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on May 8, 2024, in Sydney, Australia to extend and strengthen scientific exchange and cooperation.

The renewed agreement will seed deeper partnerships in research, education, and technology development, as discussed between TERI and UNSW. The many areas of shared research interest include digitalization of energy systems, decentralization of energy supplies, and cross-sectoral issues that energy is at the heart of, including agriculture, transport, industry, and regional development.

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2024–25/018 dt 10.05.2024

Online bids are invited by TERI, under two-bid system through e-tendering from well-established/reputed firms for award of contract for outsourcing the work of organizing Green Olympiad in Offline Mode (OMR Based) on End-to-end basis.

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Tender No: TERI/MAT/2024–25/017 dt 03.05.2024

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the " complete set of Autoclave with the capacity of 100 liter net filling and the is going to be installed at TERI Gram office, Haryana."

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Tender No: TERI/MAT/2023–24/016 dt 20.03.2024

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the " complete set of Air Handling Unit (AHU) as per TERI's requirement and installation for plant tissue culture lab at Guyana"

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Woman in Agriculture Award 2023

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, honoured with 'Woman in Agriculture Award 2023' by Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, GoI Sri Arjun Munda in 14th Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2023 at New Delhi.

This prestigious award recognizes Dr Dhawan's outstanding work in different roles spanned over three decades. The awards were organised by Agriculture Today Group. These awards are given annually to encourage the efforts that have made significant contributions in agriculture, livestock, social and rural development, and positively impacted the lives of millions of farmers.

TERI wins two awards at INDIA HR LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2023

TERI is thrilled to receive awards in two prestigious categories, 'HR Transformation and Crisis Management' and 'Workplace Mental Health Initiative' at the India HR Summit and Awards 2023 organized by Synnex Group.

Dr Dhawan felicitated with Game Changer Award

TERI Director General Dr Vibha Dhawan was felicitated with the Game Changer Award at the India Gulf Business Summit 2023 organized by ET Edge on June 14, 2023. Dr Dhawan was given the award by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates, for redefining initiatives in biotechnology and agriculture.

TERI senior fellows among 10 Indian Water Sheroes

TERI senior fellows Dr. Nupur Bahadur and Ms. Suruchi Bhadwal were selected amongst 10 Indian Water Sheroes in the areas of Climate Change and Water Action by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt of India, Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada, Royal Society of Canada, Office of the Deputy Representative UN Women and the Red Dot Foundation.

Likewise, the Canadian Government has chosen 19 Canadian water sheroes. A book launch with stories of all 29 selected Women Awardees took place on 23rd March 2023 in an event at the UN Water Conference in New York and parallelly in India at the Canadian Consulate in Mumbai.

This book covers the stories of all 29 women, highlighting their journey to become a Water Leader. This book is available in hardbound and digital versions on Amazon, Flipkart, Kindle, etc.

TERI, ONDC sign MoU to develop sustainable market linkages

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, and Mr T Koshy, CEO, ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce), signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop sustainable market linkages for uplifting livelihood opportunities in rural areas. The MoU signing ceremony took place at the ONDC Delhi office on 30th May 2023.

As a first step towards a successful collaboration, TERI MART is now on-boarded on the ODNC Platform. SMILE, TERI's flagship multi-year project, has also benefitted immensely from this partnership. TERI has successfully onboarded the cottage Moonj industry of Amethi and Sultanpur onto the ONDC platform.

MoU signed to establish CIMP-TERI Centre of Excellence for CSR & ESG

Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI and Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, Director, CIMP Centre for CSR & ESG Studies Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June 2023 to establish the CIMP-TERI Centre of Excellence for CSR & ESG

The MoU signing took place at the TERI Headquarters in New Delhi. The rationale behind establishing the CIMP-TERI Centre for CSR & ESG is to create a platform that will provide a holistic approach towards sustainable business practices. The center will bring together industry, academia, and civil society experts to promote sustainable development practices. It will also serve as a hub for research and innovation in the field of CSR and ESG

GRIHA Council adjudged ‘Best National Brand of the Year (Solutions)’

GRIHA Council was honoured with "Best National Brand of the Year” award under the Solutions Category at the Global Smart Build Summit and Award- 6th edition held on 13th April 2023 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

The event was organized by Summentor Pro which was supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Government of Uttar Pradesh. The event was graced by the presence of Shri Kaushal Kishore, Hon'ble Union Minister of State Housing & Urban Affairs Government of India, Shri Brajesh Pathak, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh, and Shri A.K Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of Urban Development & Energy Government of Uttar Pradesh.

The event recognized excellence and innovation in the construction and real estate industry. The award was presented to GRIHA Council in recognition for its contribution to advance sustainable building practices in built environment through its diverse ratings and certifications, awareness, and capacity building programmes for varied stakeholder group. This accomplishment is yet another milestone in the GRIHA Council’s journey toward promoting sustainability in the built environment.

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2023–24/015 dt 08.12.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the " implementation (weavers identification, co-funding mobilization, supply, installation and maintenance for five years) of approximately 28 numbers of hybrid solar charging unit for power loom in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra".

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Tender No: TERI/MAT/2023–24/007 dt 21.11.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidders through tendering for the "TOR for developing video documentary for REWARD Project at Karnataka".

TERI has decided to extend the last date for submission and opening of the tender No TERI/2022-23/007 dated 21st November 2023 for further: Second Revised date and time for submission of tender is by 28.12.2023; 1800 hrs. The tender will be opened on 29.12.2023; 11.30hrs. Further details are available on TERI's website https://teriin.org/announcements.

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Request for quotation from media agency for World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2024

TERI invites quote from prospective bidders / media agencies to provide their services for the upcoming edition of WSDS 2024

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Tender No: TERI/MAT/2023–24/006 dt 25.09.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidders through tendering for the "procurement for the complete set of Skid, gas flow meter and water flow meter at ONGC, Bokaro, Jharkhand".

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded below:

procurement for the complete set of Skid

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2023–24/005 dt 21.09.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidders through tendering for the "procurement of 100 number HP laptops".

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procurement of 100 number HP laptops

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2023–24/004 dt 06.09.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the "procurement of services for the development of a web portal on Green Shipping and Ports (National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping (NCoEGP)".

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded below:

Green Port Shipping TENDER

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2023–24/014 dt 01.09.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the "Design, Supply, Testing, Installation, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance of 20 MW/ 40 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Delhi under Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding".

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded below:

BESS Financing Term Sheet DRAFT

Bidders Queries ResponseBidders queries Response No. 2Bidders queries Response No. 3Kilokari Grid Layout

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Kirlokari grid layout(AutoCAD)33kV KILOKARI GRID SLD

Tender no TERI/2023-24/003 dt 18.08.2023

TERI has pleased to announce for inviting quotations from Contractor for fabrication and preparation of civil shed for 1 TPD bio-gas plant based on TERI's customized design at Ayodhya Municipal Corporation.

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Tender no TERI/MAT/2023–24/013 dt 10.08.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the "Setting of wash infrastructure in schools and community along with rejuvenation of pond in Jharkhand".

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In Memoriam: Dr Kiran Kumar Sharma (1959 - 2023)

It is with immense sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Dr Kiran Kumar Sharma, Senior Director, Sustainable Agriculture Division, TERI.                                                          

A veteran with over 35 years of experience in Cell, Molecular Biology, and trait engineering for crop improvement, performing multidisciplinary research with a thorough understanding of the global agricultural R&D trends, Dr Sharma played a key role in establishing an Agri-Business Incubator @ICRISAT (ABI) in 2003 with support from NSTEDB-DBT, Government of India.                                                         

In his short but impactful term at TERI, Dr Sharma spearheaded key projects in areas of sustainable agriculture and inspired colleagues with his exceptional work ethic.                                                         

We, at TERI, will deeply miss his wisdom, knowledge, and guidance. We stand firmly with Dr Sharma’s family in this hour of grief.

Tender no TERI/MAT/2023–24/012 dt 18.07.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the "Setting of drinking water infrastructure in schools and rejuvenation of pond at Sonipat, Haryana". 

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Tender no TERI/2022-23/010 dt 25.05.2023

TERI has decided to extend the last date for submission and opening of the tender No TERI/2022-23/010 dated 25th May 2023 for further:                                                              

Revised date and time for submission of tenders is by 30.06.2023; 1500 hrs. The tender will be opened on 03.07.2023; 11.30hrs.

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded below:

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All other tender conditions remain unchanged. Further details are available on TERI's websitehttp://www.teriin.org/Announcements/

TERI receives the LiFE GCIP Award on World Environment Day

TERI is proud to share that our colleagues from the Water Resources Division- Dr Sonia Grover, Dr Shresth Tayal, and Mr Anshuman were felicitated with the ‘LiFE Global Call for Ideas and Papers (GCIP) Award’ by Hon’ble Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri. Bhupender Yadav at Vigyan Bhawan on the occasion of World Environment Day for their idea and subsequent proposal titled 'Promoting Water Conservation in Restaurants: Blue Star Rating'. The idea and evaluated as one of the best five proposals received under GCIP amidst over 2500 ideas received from 67 countries.

The Global Call for Ideas and Papers (GCIP), initiated by NITI Aayog, in collaboration with UNDP, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a crucial part of Mission LiFE that aims to nurture a cadre of environmentally conscious individuals who aim to adopt and promote sustainable lifestyles- ‘Pro-Planet-People’. Launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi at the Conference of Parties in Glasgow (COP26), the ideas and papers felicitated with the LiFE GCIP Awards will serve as the stepping stones as the Government of India works towards their implementation at a pilot scale for fostering positive environmental behavioural change as enshrined in the core ideals of Mission LiFE.

The pilot testing of this idea will be supported by NITI Aayog.

Tender no TERI/2023-24/002 dt 07.06.2023

TERI has pleased to announce for inviting quotations from Contractor for construction of Biogas plant based on TERI's customized design at Ayodhya Municipal Corporation.

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded below:

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Further details are available on TERI's websitehttp://www.teriin.org/Announcements/

Tender no TERI/MAT/2022–23/010 dt 25.05.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the implementation (Beneficiary identification, co-funding mobilization, supply, installation, and maintenance for five years) for approximately 80 numbers of Grid connected Solar System for brassware cluster Installation of 4 kW / 5 kW Solar PV Power Plant in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh (Moradabad district)

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded below:

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Tender no TERI/2022-23/009 dated 26th March 2023

TERI has decided to extend the last date for submission and opening of the tender No TERI/2022-23/009 dated 26th March 2023 for further:

Revised date and time for submission of tenders is by 26.05.2023; 1500 hrs. The tender will be opened on 29.05.2023; 11.30hrs.

Further details are available on TERI's website http://www.teriin.org/Announcements/.

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded as below:

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Tender no TERI/2023-24/001 dated 03rd May 2023

TERI has pleased to announce for inviting quotations from IT Consultant / Agency against the Reference Number TERI/2023-24/001 dated 03rd May 2023

Further details are available on TERI's website http://www.teriin.org/Announcements/.

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Tender no TERI/2022-23/009 dated 26th March 2023

TERI has decided to extend the last date for submission and opening of the tender No TERI/2022-23/009 dated 26th March 2023 for further:                                                              
Revised date and time for submission of tenders is by 11.05.2023; 1500 hrs. The tender will be opened on 12.05.2023; 11.30hrs.

All other tender conditions remain unchanged. Further details are available on TERI's website http://www.teriin.org/Announcements/.

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded as below:

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Tender No: TERI/2022-23/009 dated 26th March 2023

TERI has decided to extend the last date for submission and opening of the tender No TERI/2022-23/009 dated 26th March 2023 for further:                                                              
Revised date and time for submission of tenders is by 26.04.2023; 1500 hrs. The tender will be opened on 27.04.2023; 11.30hrs.

All other tender conditions remain unchanged. Further details are available on TERI's website http://www.teriin.org/Announcements/.

The detailed document can be viewed and downloaded as below:

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Tender No: TERI/MAT/2022–23/009 dt 26.03.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the artisan identification, co-funding mobilization, supply, installation & maintenance of 400 nos, Grid connected Solar powered Systems (0.5 kW & 1 kW) for toy cluster in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

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DG TERI receives the Social Impact Leadership Award of the Year

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, received the ‘Social Impact Leadership Award of the Year’ in the fields of Social, CSR and Philanthropy at the 5th ICC Social Impact Summit and Awards on March 16, 2023 in Kolkata. A flagship event of the Indian Chambers of Commerce, the event aims to recognize individuals and companies who have made noteworthy achievements in creating social impacts through CSR.

In Memoriam: Ambassador Chandrashekhar Dasgupta (1940-2023)

It is with immense sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Mr Chandrashekhar Dasgupta, former Ambassador and Distinguished Fellow Emeritus, TERI.                                                              

A strong voice for global climate action, Late Ambassador Dasgupta played a critical role in international environmental negotiations in his capacity as Vice Chairman, Inter-governmental Negotiating Committee on Climate Change and leader of the Indian delegation to INCC (1991-92). He was also Vice Chairman, Preparatory Committee for the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) (1991-92).                                                              

He has served as the Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, Luxembourg and China. In his illustrious career, Late Ambassador Dasgupta also held the positions of Additional Secretary, Minister of External Affairs; Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative at the United Nations, New York; High Commissioner in Tanzania; High Commissioner in Singapore; and Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs.                                                              

We, at TERI, will deeply miss his wisdom, knowledge and guidance. We stand firmly with the Dasgupta family in this hour of grief.

Tender No: TERI/MAT/2022–23/011 dt 28.02.2023

TERI invites Bids from Prospective Bidder through tendering for the setting of Integrated development of villages for Social Development in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh.

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TERI/MAT/2022–23/008 dt 27.01.2023

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi invites quotes for weavers identification, co-funding mobilization, supply, installation & maintenance of DC Electricity based solar loom for Banarsi saree in UP.

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Tender No: TERI/MAT/2022–23/007 dt 14.01.2023

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi invites quotes for weavers identification, co-funding mobilization, supply, installation & maintenance of Hybrid Solar Charging Unit for power looms in UP

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Call for Application - Clean Air Project

Clean Air Action project will comprise a set of activities implemented by the schools to improve the air quality in their surroundings. Students and teachers must design and implement these projects around their schools to change students’/community behaviour towards their immediate environment.

Objectives:

- Strive for behavioral change amongst the students towards better air quality                                                              
- Creating a multiplier effect and enhancing the learning of students on critical issues of air quality                                                              
- Strive to reach out to communities through student-teacher collaboration

The detailed instructions/ guidelines can be viewed and downloaded from below:

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TERI signs MoU with Assam Agricultural University

TERI and Assam Agricultural University (AAU) signed an MoU to collaborate on projects to improve life in the Northeastern region develop the agriculture sector and reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses. The MoU was signed by Dr Dipankar Saharia, Senior Director, TERI, and Dr Ashok Bhattacharyya, Director, Research, AAU, in the presence of Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, and Dr Bidyut Chandan Deka, Vice Chancellor, AAU.

Request for quotation from media agency for World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2023

TERI invites quote from prospective bidders / media agencies to provide their services for the upcoming WSDS 2023

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DG, TERI to chair G20's Think 20 Task Force 4

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI will be chairing the G20's Think 20 Task Force 4 on 'Refuelling Growth: Clean Energy and Green Transitions'. TERI will act as the host institution for this Task Force.

Discussions at the Task Force will focus on ways in which the green transition can be mainstreamed, the energy transition accelerated, and transition financing made more urgent and inclusive. It would also look into what can the G20 do in terms of providing technological assistance to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Additionally, the Task Force will also deliberate on how can the green transition be just and sustainable for all the stakeholders ranging from households, citizens and companies.

From searching for channels to integrate green growth solutions into national development pathways to exploring instruments and institutions needed, domestically and globally, to ensure a swift energy transition in developing countries and building international collaborations, the following are the workstreams that Task Force 4 will be looking into-

• Technology Transfer for Green Transitions
• Climate Mainstreaming and Embedded Green Transition Policies
• Role of MDBs, Blended Finance, New Instruments, and Private Capital
• Assessment of Emerging Energy and Fuel Choices
• G20 & International Partnerships

Dr Shailly Kedia, Associate Director, TERI to co-chair G20's Think 20 Task Force 3 on 'LiFE, Resilience & Values for Wellbeing'

Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, TERI will co-chair the G20's Think 20 Task Force 3 on 'LiFE, Resilience & Values for Wellbeing'. The Task Force will deliberate on the need to create a mass movement for sustainable consumption, where every citizen and stakeholder contributes to the green transition effort.

From discussions around the need of technologies, re-skilling initiatives, financial support through the development of robust, just, and inclusive economic systems, to exploring for a new measurement matrix of wellbeing beyond GDP, the following are the workstreams that the task force will be engaged in-

Workstreams:

• LiFE and Promoting Sustainable Consumption
• Building Integrity and Ethics into the Architecture of Financial Institutions
• Growth Measurement and Approaches on Wellbeing
• Catalysing Investments for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Cities, and Societies

TERI’s TADOX® Technology won FICCI Water Award 2022

TERI’s Advanced Oxidation Technology TADOX® for wastewater treatment and reuse was the winning entry under the ‘Innovations in Water Technology’ category of the prestigious FICCI Water Awards 2022.

Dr Nupur Bahadur, the brain behind TADOX®, and TERI Senior Fellow received the award on behalf of TERI during the 10th edition of the FICCI Water Awards Ceremony and the inaugural function of the 8th Edition of the India Industry Water Conclave held on 23rd Nov. 2022 at the FICCI Headquarters in New Delhi.

Federation of the Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) constituted the FICCI Water Mission in 2011, under the Chairmanship of Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai. It organizes every year the prestigious FICCI Water Awards, which is the most iconic recognition for Water Leaders and Organisations who have made a significant contribution to National Missions, have made an impact in society through indigenous efforts, and substantially contributed towards achieving UN SDG 6.

The event marked the presence of the Chief Guest, Mr. Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog; Dr Mihir Shah, Former Member-Planning Commission, Govt. of India & Chairman, FICCI Water Awards Jury; Mr. G. Asok Kumar, DG NMCG; Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Chair-FICCI Water Mission; Ms. Jyoti Vij, Dy. Secretary General-FICCI & other stalwarts from the corporate world.

Training Program on Nutrition Security in Mukteshwar

As a pilot, TERI is implementing a project in Mukteshwar and nearby villages under the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) India with the aim to create an ecosystem to enhance the micronutrient content of food supplements. It is being done through promotion of diverse, healthy diets by expanding dietary components of the existing programs such as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Integrated Child Development Scheme. To take the message across, a one-day training program was organized by TRISHA (TERI’s Research Initiative at Supi for Himalayan Advancement) at Supi in Mukteshwar. The workshop was held for women Self-help Groups (SHGs) functioning at the village level. Five SHGs and 23 members in all participated in the training program that was re[resented by the SHGs Saraswati, Mahila Mangal Dal, Nav Jyoti and Ujager Self Help Groups from Sunkiya Village, Mukteshwar, Nainital.

Dr Narayan Singh, Associate Fellow, TERI, briefed the participants about TRISHA’s work and the nutritional project. Resource person Neema Bagadwal trained the participants on the hygienic and scientific production of ragi granola bar and other products. Local expert Mr LS Negi raised awareness among the participants on locally available materials and their suitability for quality product making.

Mr Praveen Sharma, TERI, introduced the participants to the processing techniques of TERI’s brand Supi Sugandh which is an initiative that seeks to support farmers, while TERI’s Mr Bachi Singh Gaira also trained participants. The training program was recorded by Kumaon Vani, TERI’s Community Radio in Mukteshwar.

Inauguration of Portable Cold Storage Project in Assam

TERI, as part of Numaligarh Refinery Limited's CSR initiative, has established portable solar cold storages in rural areas of Assam. The cold storages aim to enhance the income of stakeholders including farmers, vegetable and fruit cultivators, flower growers, shopkeepers, and vendors by getting better value for their produce and reducing wastage.        

 

The portable solar cold storages were inaugurated in the presence of Mr Atul Bora, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Government of Assam and Mr Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan, Managing Director, Numaligarh Refinery Limited on September 17, 2022.                                                              
                                                               
                                                               
 

National Award for Best Overall Excellence in CSR and Sustainability

TERI's CSR team's efforts in furthering corporate social responsibility and sustainability for a diverse range of stakeholders and especially the community have been recognised at the national level by The Economic Times through their "National Award for Best Overall Excellence in CSR and Sustainability".        

 

The Economic Times National CSR and Sustainability Awards recognize passionate leaders and organizations that have been working towards a better future. The Economic Times CSR awards 2022 recognize the best of the organization in the country who have established credentials and have demonstrated exemplary work.                                                              
 

Samanvaya: Make Every day Earth Plastic Free Day

3 July 2022

The Energy and Resources Institute, along with IIT Kanpur organized an awareness event, ‘Samanvaya: Make Every day Earth Plastic-Free day’, on July 3, 2022, as a part of the Clean Air Project in India (CAP India), supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Organized at Z-square Mall in Kanpur, the event aimed to sensitize the city's residents on the sources, impacts, and mitigation measures of plastic pollution, climate change, and air pollution. The one-day event promoted public awareness and facilitated a dialogue on pressing environmental issues like plastic pollution, climate change and air pollution through engaging activities like street play and quiz competitions based on subject matter relevant to environmental wellbeing. Additionally, a signature pledge was set up on the theme of ‘Make Earth Plastic Free' which received overwhelming participation from the public. The event successfully reached out to more than 5000 people.

Samanvaya was organized as a run-up to the Government of Uttar Pradesh's popular campaign RACE, a five-day-long event launched in collaboration with Kanpur Municipal corporation as an initiative to make Uttar Pradesh Single-use Plastic-free. RACE stands for – reduction in plastic usage, awareness among masses, circular solution to disposal and engagement of one and all.

TERI organizes Samanvay in Lucknow

3-4 June 2022

The Government of Uttar Pradesh organized the Conference of Panchayat, 2022 on June 5, 2022, with an objective to create awareness and ensure the implementation of an action plan related to climate change mitigation and adaptation at the level of Gram Panchayats. The event also recognized the effort of 27 climate change sensitive districts.

As a run-up to the event, TERI with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC under CAP India Project organized Samanvay on June 3–4, 2022 on the theme of ‘Only One Earth, Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature’. The objective of the event was to create awareness among residents of Lucknow on climate change, including, air pollution, its impacts, and measures to mitigate the same. The event was conducted at Wave and Cinepolis Malls in Lucknow on June 3, 2022, and at Janeshwar Mishra Park and Lohia Park on June 4, 2022.

TERI signs MoU with Italy-based EURAC Research

Italy-based EURAC Research and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the fields of innovative agriculture, sustainable regional development, renewable energy, energy efficiency, social development and climate change action.

The EURAC-TERI partnership will focus on-

• Sustainable regional development, in particular with regards to agriculture and horticulture and within the context of disaster risk management
• Increasing energy efficiency on the supply and demand side and in buildings;
• Development and implementation of Renewable energies for productive uses and income generation at industrial level and in households
• Implementing sustainable energy policies and regional partnerships
• Capacity building in the field of agriculture, horticulture, renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change risk assessment and climate change adaptation

In her address, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, said, “The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity, for people and the people, now and into the future. These goals are a call for urgent action by all countries in a global partnership, and this partnership includes not just governments, but also civil society, scientific community, academics and business houses.”

Dr Gunther Cologna, Director Eurac Research, signed the MoU for EURAC Research, while Dr Roland Psenner, President, Eurac Research, took part in the ceremony virtually.

A delegation of the European Union in India and Embassy of Italy were present during the MoU signing.

Mr Pierrick Fillon-Ashida, First Councellor, Delegation of the European Union in India, highlighted the importance of working together and the synergies in the areas of climate change, agriculture, research and student exchange programs, social development and environment. Dr Vivek Dham, Policy Officer from EU, highlighted how TERI has played a key role at national and global platforms.

Ms Isabella Periotto, Counsellor, Embassy of Italy, highlighted the work that her country has been doing in the sectors of environment, knowledge exchange, climate change, education and environment.

The World Economic Forum has chosen TERI as one of the thirteen innovative organisations working to conserve and restore India’s forest landscapes.

TERI has been recognised for its patented and innovative mycorrhizal technology. It acts as a biofertilizer, as well as aids the restoration of abandoned fly ash ponds, chlor-alkali ash dumps and land loaded with distillery effluents.

The technology enables better water and nutrient uptake from the soil to the plants and assists roots in soil aggregation. It is particularly useful in the reclamation of barren land and improving productivity.

It has been used to reclaim barren land and improve productivity in Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, UAE, and Qatar.

To know more about the top innovators who are conserving and restoring India’s forest landscapes, go to

Source: WEF website

UNEP and TERI join forces to advance sustainable development

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to promote green technologies, advance cutting-edge policies and build capacity to meet humankind's environmental challenges.

UNEP's collaboration with TERI aims to foster the common objective of science-based solutions to environmental challenges and will undertake the following initiatives under the MOU to meet this vision.

• Scan for and provide the latest and most up-to-date and relevant findings and research related to environmental innovation.
• Support frontier assessments of innovations, including cutting-edge technologies and nature-based solutions.
• Develop data infrastructure and standards for management, collection, dissemination, and analytics of environmental information to provide insights into decision-making processes.
• Conduct joint assessments, undertake scanning processes for the most suitable and environmentally friendly technologies and determine the necessary enabling conditions (including governance) for scalability at the local, national, and global levels.

TERI is a policy research institute that aims to create innovative solutions in energy, the environment and sustainable development. UNEP has a mandate to provide timely, scientifically credible and policy-relevant environmental assessments for decision-making to advance the 2030 Agenda.

Source: UNEP website

TERI wins the Pathfinder Award for innovation in nature conservation

15 November 2021

TERI's conservation efforts in Nagaland have been recognised with the prestigious Pathfinder Award for innovation in nature conservation. The awards, organised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is a recognition of TERI's efforts at community conservation conducted along with partners in the Northeastern state. The institute's work on 'Strengthening Community Conservation in a Biodiversity Hotspot' explores solutions involving village communities as well as rejuvenating traditional conservation practices.

TERI's work was chosen from over 400 nominations across four categories and the award ceremony was held online on November 15.

TERI's Centre for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services has been working extensively in Nagaland since 2014. It had carried out a milestone survey which revealed that 407 out of 1428 villages had Community Conservation Areas (CCAs), a practice by which inviolate areas are declared as sanctuaries by the communities in response to forest degradation and loss of wildlife.

The team also implemented a pilot project along with the village communities of Sukhai, Kivikhu and Ghukuiye of Zunheboto district, in which CCAs were rejuvenated through traditional conservation practices. The project played a key role in enhancing sustainable use of biological resources, as well as effective conservation. Around 222 species of birds, and 200 species of butterflies were documented and protected as 939 hectares were declared CCAs, thereby becoming areas where hunting and destructive fishing are banned. The traditional knowledge of communities, mostly oral in nature, has been documented in a People's Biodiversity Register as part of the project.

Dr Vibha Dhawan takes charge as Director General, TERI

5 March 2021

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Senior Programme Director, TERI has taken charge as the Director General of TERI from March 1, 2021. She takes over from Dr Ajay Mathur, consequent to his election as the Director General of the International Solar Alliance.

Dr Vibha Dhawan is associated with The Energy and Resources Institute since 1985. She also served as the Vice-Chancellor of TERI School of Advanced Studies from 2005-2007. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India.

"I am honoured to lead TERI. We stand on the strong foundation of four decades of knowledge and innovation in the field of sustainable development. Together with our invaluable human resource and strong support of partners, I am confident of the pivotal role that TERI will play in accelerating India's transition to a cleaner and sustainable future", said Dr Dhawan.

Dr Dhawan is actively involved in research as well as policy development, both at the national and international level. She is a task force member of a number of committees of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), the Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) etc.

She is currently serving as Adjunct Professor, Consul General South Asia Partnership, Michigan State University. She has successfully completed a number of international assignment such as co-ordinator for the Asia Pacific Consortium on Agriculture Biotechnology (APCoAB); Advisor to Director General, The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT); and Deputy Director, Research Partnerships & Co-ordination with the Borlaug Institute for South Asia. She has served on the boards of prestigious organizations in India and overseas including Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Ambedkar University, Ayurvet Foundation and Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI).

Dr Dhawan as a researcher was instrumental in the establishment of the highly successful Micropropagation Technology Park at TERI. Her recent research interests are in the area of biofuels. She is currently the coordinator of the DBT-TERI Centre on Integrated Production of Advanced Biofuels and Biocommodities.

She has authored 6 books and over 50 publications.