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In ICU since 1993, Yamuna still died in Delhi. Can it be revived in 3 years?

09 Mar 2025

| The Times of India

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) suggested a 10-point action plan to the Delhi govt for a cleaner Yamuna in three years. Among other things, it recommended a relook at the 1994 water-sharing treaty to improve Yamuna's flow from Hathni Kund, better monitoring of the river and regular desilting, and adopting a jal shakti ministry-like model that brings all agencies linked to Yamuna under a central regulator.

What can bring Yamuna back to life

11 Feb 2025

| The Times of India

Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), asserts that Yamuna requires an adequate flow to support life as industrial effluents from Haryana and Delhi contaminate the water. Domestic wastewater exacerbates this issue. The pollution level varies when the river experiences elevated water levels, such as during floods. He added the quantity of water required to enhance the river's quality must be determined. 

Sustainability education in Ludhiana: How TSF-TERI Green School Workshop is empowering teachers

26 Dec 2024

| Construction Week

'The Green School,' an initiative that aims to combine the efforts of the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to increase environmental awareness among school pupils and increase their knowledge in this field. This initiative, which was initiated in April 2017, aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of environmental preservation, interdisciplinary learning, and critical thinking among students in Tata Steel's operational areas. 'The Green School'

True Credits launches Project HARMONY 2.0 to promote sustainable development on water and financial literacy

11 Dec 2024

| Media Brief

True Credits Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has launched Project HARMONY 2.0, titled "Be Water Wise!" This transformative initiative addresses critical issues of water conservation and financial inclusion in the villages of Meham and Firozpur-Jhirka in Haryana. With over 2 billion people globally lacking access to safely managed water, the project seeks to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The initiative focuses on

Faecal coliform count at 79L units, Yamuna hits record pollution in Nov in four years

11 Dec 2024

| The Times of India

The Yamuna will continue to be polluted unless Delhi implements a complete sewerage treatment system. The river is primarily polluted by Delhi's numerous sewers, which fail to adequately process sewage. Dr. SK Sarkar, a Distinguished Fellow at TERI and a former secretary of the Union Water Resources Ministry, stated that it is evident that the river would be contaminated by the untreated effluent.

Water Conservation and Sustainability Remain Top Concerns for Indian Consumers

19 Nov 2024

| The Print

A 2024 report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), supported by the National Water Mission, underscores India’s critical challenges in managing water consumption in water-intensive sectors like thermal power, textiles, and steel. Inefficiencies in water use and inadequate wastewater treatment further exacerbate the water crisis. Addressing these challenges is crucial for ensuring long-term industrial sustainability.

Critical Discussion Paper on ‘Climate-Resilient Water Management in India’ unveiled at India Water Week 2024

19 Sep 2024

| Krishak Jagat

The discussion paper was unveiled during the thematic session on 'Demand Management and Water Use Efficiency'. The session, chaired by Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), explored the urgent need for efficient water resource management to address the increasing demand and unpredictable availability of water due to climate change.

River froths, but pollution not to blame

09 Aug 2024

| The Times of India

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Delhi Jal Board, assigned the task of studying the froth formation and suggesting long-term solutions for this, have identified the presence of water hyacinth and biomass as the reasons for the froth. A team of TERI scientists and officials of DJB and the UP irrigation department, inspected the river on July 26. Neither TERI nor DJB attributed the froth to pollution. In its report to Delhi government TERI, which is also conducting a long-

Water hyacinth and biomass trigger unseasonal froth in Yamuna

09 Aug 2024

| The Times of India

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Delhi Jal Board, assigned the task of studying the froth formation and suggesting long-term solutions for this, have identified the presence of water hyacinth and biomass as the reasons for the froth. A team of TERI scientists and officials of DJB and the UP irrigation department, inspected the river on July 26. Neither TERI nor DJB attributed the froth to pollution. In its report to Delhi govt, TERI, which is also conducting a long-term

The monsoon rains gave the Yamuna a slight respite and reduced the pollution, but the river water continues to be contaminated beyond acceptable standards. The faecal coliform level, which indicates the presence of untreated sewage in the water, is particularly worrisome and the improvement in the BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) level is insignificant. Experts said the high BOD indicated that the pollution load was still very high. "Faecal coliform levels dropped due to the diluting effect

The Union Budget 2024-25 Will Steer India Towards a Sustainable Path: TERI Experts

24 Jul 2024

| Krishak Jagat

The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman 24 July 2024 included several key initiatives like energy transition pathways, climate finance, improving water resources management, and measures related to irrigation and flood management that will boost India's fight against impacts of climate change, according to experts of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Calling the Union Budget forward-looking, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI said, the