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Sirsa reviews TERI study, directs action on Yamuna pollution
03 Dec 2025
| Tribune
Delhi Environment Minister Mr Manjinder Singh Sirsa reviewed a comprehensive study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on microplastics, frothing and chemical pollution in the Yamuna. He directed departments concerned to adopt time-bound strategy to revive the river.
Read moreTERI flags high surfactant levels, ammonia and microplastics in the Yamuna
03 Dec 2025
| Indian Express
As surfactants from detergents continue to enter the Yamuna unchecked in the absence of regulatory limits, a new study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has identified multiple hotspots along the Delhi stretch of the river where untreated sewage, industrial effluents and solid waste are contributing to frothing, chemical contamination and a rising microplastic load.
Read moreThere is no such thing as waste: Expert tells WION sustainability summit on how Earth can move from dustbin to recycling hub
02 Dec 2025
| WION
Dr Suneel Pandey, Director of the Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), remarked that the regulations are in place, and their comprehensive enforcement would significantly mitigate the issue. He stated a significant deficiency exists in regulatory capacity, compliance monitoring, and the training of officers to effectively implement the regulations.
Read moreTERI urges decentralised treatment, stricter enforcement to curb Yamuna pollution
02 Dec 2025
| The Statesman
Addressing Delhi’s unabated water pollution crisis, visibly marked each winter by frothing in the Yamuna, experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on Tuesday urged the state government to set up decentralised effluent treatment plants and strengthen enforcement against illegal discharges and non-compliant units.
Read more30,000 hectares degraded land identified for restoration in U’khand
28 Nov 2025
| The Times of India
The conference on forestry carbon credits was hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Delhi, under Indo-German bilateral project RECAP4NDC commissioned by the German federal ministry for the environment, nature conservation, nuclear safety and consumer protection (BMUV) jointly implemented with India's ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC).
Read moreIndia preps to meet 6x surge in battery storage demand by 2047
27 Nov 2025
| Mint
Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) said manufacturing challenges include inadequate local processing, essential for value addition, with graphite anode production representing a significant bottleneck; the current annual cell output of 5 GWh falls short of the projected 218 GWh need by 2030.
Read moreCabinet approves ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote manufacturing of rare earth magnets — All we know
26 Nov 2025
| Mint
Global trends indicate that many countries are actively working towards diversifying rare earth supply chains, said Ms Mrunali Tembhurne, Associate Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreAir pollution: Delhi goes for a soft battle against a tough enemy
23 Nov 2025
| Business Standard
Mr R Suresh, Senior Fellow at the Air Quality Research Division of The Energy and Resources Institute, stated that the air quality in Delhi is influenced by emissions throughout the region. He added sustainable improvement requires a systemic approach and strengthened collaboration.
Read moreCultural hub Bangalore International Centre celebrates 20 years
21 Nov 2025
| Deccan Herald
Launched on November 21, 2005, BIC moved to its current location in Domlur in 2019. Its foundation stone was originally laid at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), also in Domlur. At the time, Bengaluru was emerging as "India's knowledge capital." Leaders such as late Dr R K Pachauri, former Director General, TERI, economist Prof S L Rao, and Mr Shanth Kumar, Director, The Printers Mysore Pvt Ltd, backed the plan.
Read moreAndhra Pradesh’s clean energy initiatives lauded
19 Nov 2025
| The Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh's dedication to renewable energy and saturation-level Energy Efficiency initiatives exemplifies a long-term vision to safeguard future generations, stated Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Fellow & Senior Director, Industrial Energy Efficiency Division, TERI, New Delhi. He observed that the MoUs signed within a single day could potentially garner investments totaling Rs 5,000 crore and could serve as a benchmark for other States.
Read moreEnsure all PMAY beneficiaries get BEE star-rated, energy-efficient appliances: Naidu
19 Nov 2025
| The Times of India
Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Fellow & Senior Director, Industrial Energy Efficiency Division, TERI hailed the Andhra Pradesh government for signing a record number of MoUs in a single day for energy efficiency measures. These agreements, worth around Rs 5,000 crore in investments with central government agencies such as EESL, aim to aggressively promote energy efficiency and are expected to inspire other states to follow suit.
Read moreIndia tells CoP30 it has exceeded its climate commitments, to submit update on time
18 Nov 2025
| Mint
Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, stated that India's impressive achievement concerning the current NDCs reinforces its status as a global leader in climate action.
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