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Yamuna pollution: TERI study suggests better monitoring, upgraded treatment plants
02 Dec 2025
| The Times of India
Advanced oxidation processes and stronger monitoring mechanisms can help curb pollution in the Yamuna. These were some of the findings of a study on microplastics and frothing in the river conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreDirty picture: Make-up fades, frothing returns to Yamuna
18 Nov 2025
| The Times of India
A study by TERI, submitted to Delhi govt recently, suggests a long-term roadmap for the river's rejuvenation and a Ganga-like State Mission for Clean Yamuna (SMCY) to ensure inter-agency coordination.
Read moreFroth returns to Yamuna river after temporary cleanup for Chhath Puja
18 Nov 2025
| The Economic Times
The recent suggestions in the study by TERI have pointed to several reasons and suggest long-term steps to end frothing for good. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that they are evaluating the recommendations as well.
Read moreMicro sewage treatment plants, dept-wise measures proposed to check froth in river
27 Oct 2025
| Tribune
Following a recommendation from the Delhi government, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has developed a comprehensive strategy to tackle frothing in the Yamuna, which has been a visible sign of the river's poor water quality for many years.
Read moreYamuna froth: Blame it on detergents and dirty water; environment minister says will use it to plug gaps
26 Oct 2025
| The Times of India
Acting on the Delhi govt's recommendation, TERI has prepared a comprehensive strategic plan to tackle frothing in the Yamuna, identifying major pollution sources and department-specific measures to address the issue.
Read moreDiamond Toons Launches ‘Chacha Chaudhary – Har Ghar Jal, Sabka Haq’ Comic to Promote Water Sustainability
27 Jun 2025
| The Print
The comic highlights the importance of water sustainability and conservation, as well as the government’s vision to provide a piped water supply to every household in India through the Jal Jeevan Mission. The making of the comic was guided by Mentor Mr Narender Kumar Verma, with advisory inputs from Dr. Syamal Kumar Sarkar, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Technical Advisor Dr. Ravindra Bohra.
Read moreSummer strain: Water crisis looms over North, East before monsoon showers arrive
16 Apr 2025
| Mint
As of 3 April 2025, while the overall live storage of the country's reservoirs is superior to that of the previous year, the live storage in the northern and eastern regions has experienced a decline this year, stated Mr Anshuman, Director, Water Resources Division, The Energy Research Institute (TERI).
Read moreYamuna: Decoding its history, myth and the politics over its revival/ How to revive a dying Yamuna
06 Apr 2025
| The Week
Waste generated from worship forms a miniscule part of the problem, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreSustainability 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'
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