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Gurgaon water demand may rise 52% by 2031, supply gap met by tubewells, HC told
05 Oct 2026
| The Times of India
TERI data cited in the matter shows Gurgaon district’s built-up area rose from 189.67 sq km in 2007 to 393.54 sq km in 2019, and was projected to reach 518.86 sq km in 2025.
Read morePunjab and Haryana high HC warns of disaster if Gurgaon groundwater depletion goes unchecked
03 Oct 2026
| The Times of India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has been invited to participate in the high-level meeting convened to address Gurugram’s severe groundwater depletion and formulate measures for sustainable water management.
Read moreIFAT India 2026 advances technology and partnerships for India's water and waste infrastructure
14 Sep 2026
| Tribune
TERI Centre of Excellence on Water Reuse participated alongside key national and international organisations, highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration in advancing India’s water and environmental infrastructure.
Read moreIFAT India 2026 advances technology and partnerships for India's water and waste infrastructure
14 Sep 2026
| Business Standard
IFAT India 2026 brought together global technology providers, policymakers and industry stakeholders to advance partnerships and scalable solutions for India's water, wastewater, waste-management and recycling infrastructure, with TERI's Centre of Excellence on Water Reuse among the participating organisations.
Read moreEl Nino Accelerates Rapidly, Could Become Strongest On Record, Experts Warn
18 Aug 2026
| NDTV
Commenting on the trends and strength of El Nino, Mr Anshuman, Director, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), highlighted the rarity of the developing system, saying the current forecasts point to an exceptionally strong El Nino in late 2026.
Read moreTERI Honours Excellence in Sustainable Water Management at the 5th Water Sustainability Awards 2026
07 Aug 2026
| SME Street
The awards recognized exemplary initiatives in water conservation, water-use efficiency, wastewater treatment and reuse, groundwater recharges, pollution control, watershed management, and climate-resilient water solutions.
Read moreTackle water security on both supply, demand sides: Experts
15 Jul 2026
| The Hindu Business Line
Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Advisor, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), emphasized that ensuring India's water security under climate change requires addressing both water supply and demand, as consumption across domestic, industrial, and agricultural sectors exceeds available resources.
Read moreKen-Betwa’s first flood may arrive before the dam fills
12 May 2026
| Frontline, The Hindu
Mr Syamal Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) highlighted that rehabilitation and resettlement remain major challenges in river-linking projects, as the construction of storage reservoirs often necessitates large-scale land acquisition, leading to the submergence of inhabited and irrigated areas. He stressed the need for innovative compensation and rehabilitation packages for affected communities.
Read moreYamuna, groundwater, drains across city have widespread microplastic contamination: Study
17 Feb 2026
| The Hindustan Times
A year-long scientific assessment by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has found widespread microplastic contamination in the Yamuna as it flows through Delhi, as well as in the Capital’s open drains, floodplain soil and groundwater.
Read MoreSurfactants behind Yamuna froth: TERI study
22 Dec 2025
| Hindustan Times
A study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) revealed that froth in the Yamuna results from human and natural surfactants, worsened by poor sewage treatment and sudden barrage openings.
Read moreReject water from RO could meet needs of 40L: Experts
16 Dec 2025
| The Times of India
A 2021 study by TERI and Delhi University found that nearly half of the city's 5.5 lakh households use RO water purifiers. About 6 MLD of drinking water is produced daily using RO machines. Since, for every one litre of RO water, nearly three litres are wasted. As a result, around 12 MLD of water is wasted every day. RS Sinha said since one person drinks about 2.9 to 3.5 litres of water, this wasted water alone could meet the daily drinking water needs of 33–40 lakh people.
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.
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