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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

Balancing Economic Growth With Environmental Protection: Focus On Sustainable Development And Increasing Green Cover

23 Jul 2024

| Jagran

India wants to progress in an environmentally and ecologically sound manner. We need to address the complexities of the decline in land, water and air quality and focus on sustainable development. For a developed India, attention must be given to various ideas such as promoting clean energy, building resilient infrastructure and communities and ensuring the availability of clean air and water. Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI, says that there is ample evidence that changes can be

211cr projects approved for Clean Ganga mission

09 Jul 2024

| The Times of India

The study to be conducted by a consortium of institutions, including IIT Roorkee, IIT-BHU, TERI and Hokkaido University, under the Namami Gange programme, aims to assess the temporary impact of population on sewage infrastructure and river water quality and to develop better strategies for future collective projects along riverbanks.

Must conserve 20% of water for future: WRD

04 Jul 2024

| The Times of India

The chief engineer of the water resources department (WRD), Mr Pramod Badami, said that to ensure sufficiency for Goa in the future, the state must start conserving 20% of the water available in the state. Mr Badami said The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) should carry out a study on the water usage patterns in Goa at present.

TERI to collect discarded fishing nets from beaches

17 Jun 2024

| Herald Goa

The initiative to prevent marine pollution by collecting discarded plastic fishing nets is set to expand across Goa's entire coastline. Spearheaded by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the project initially targeted four beaches – three in North Goa and one in South Goa – collaborating with stakeholders like the state fisheries department and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB).

TERI and Deendayal Port Authority Host Final Conference on "Transition of Business Operations to Water Neutrality"

14 Jun 2024

| Krishak Jagat

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) successfully concluded a pivotal conference on the "Transition of Business Operations to Water Neutrality." This event marked the culmination of a collaborative effort to implement sustainable water management practices within the port's operations and its surrounding ecosystem under phase one of the study.

Infinitely recyclable packaging can help reduce marine litter

09 Jun 2024

| The Times of India

Chairperson of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Mr Mahesh Patil, said that to protect marine life and environment, people need to promote infinitely recyclable packaging options like aluminium cans. He was speaking after a clean-up drive organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), to mark World Oceans Day on 8 June 2024. The drive led to the collection of around 400kg of marine litter from Miramar beach.

UN ranked it among top 10 projects: Experts laud Namami Gange initiative

31 May 2024

| ANI

Experts have lauded the initiatives under the Namami Gange programme aimed at rejuvenating the Ganga River in Varanasi. The programme has made significant strides in connecting people with the river and improving water quality through various measures. Dr Nupur Bahadur, Associate Director at TERI, stressed the importance of continuity in river cleaning programs. She said this programme has undertaken numerous innovative approaches. Overall, the success of all the programs thus far has been