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TERI unveils new tech to ensure zero liquid discharge by CETP
03 Mar 2024
| The Hindu Business Line
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has come up with a unique technology to treat industrial wastewater that will ensure affordable and sustainable Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) compliance set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP) in industrial clusters, said Dr Nupur Bahadur, Associate Director, TERI and Inventor of the technology.
Read moreTERI and Ion Exchange India Ltd. come together to revolutionize Wastewater Treatment with TADOX® Technology
23 Feb 2024
| Krishak Jagat
In a significant collaboration, The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI) has officially entered into a TADOX® Technology and Trademark License (TTLA) Agreement with Ion Exchange India Ltd, aimed at commercializing TERI's patented wastewater treatment technology for industrial applications. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Shri G Asok Kumar, Director General National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director
Read moreWater conservation a win-win for economy
09 Feb 2024
| Outlook
A policy brief released at TERI's WSDS 2024 lays down blue print for improving water efficiency in water-intensive sectors. The policy brief titled, "Benchmarking Industrial Water Use Efficiency in India". The brief focuses on water-intensive sectors' potential for improving water efficiency through interventions based on water audits. The evaluation determined the best practices, technologies, opportunities, and policy interventions needed to improve water efficiency.
Read morePrayers and pollution — the two Ps of the Puja
18 Oct 2023
| The Indian Express
Idols are mostly made of PoP and decorated with non-biodegradable materials which are highly contaminating in nature says Ms Niyati Seth, a Research Associate at TERI.
Read moreET Boardroom Dialogues 2023: What to expect at the two-day summit driving leadership action for a sustainable future
02 Jun 2023
| The Economic Times
The ET Boardroom Dialogues 2023, in partnership with Diageo India, will define the roadmap for accelerating the adoption of sustainable water solutions and leading the transition to a carbon-neutral future. With the theme of ‘Water and carbon actions for a sustainable future,’ the summit will bring together top industry leaders and decision-makers to drive leadership actions for a better tomorrow. The summit, which will be streamed on ET Digital on June 5-6 2023, from 11:30 am, will bring
Read moreTurning the table: Delhi recharges more groundwater than it extracts
06 Apr 2023
| The Times of India
Out of 34 assessment units in Delhi, over 44% are overexploited, which is higher than the national average. In those tehsils, overexploitation will lead to a sharp decline of water levels and depletion of groundwater levels, said Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreChacha Chaudhary and TERI launch comic on water sustainability on World Water Day
23 Mar 2023
| The Print
Speaking on the launch of the comic title Chacha Chaudhary and Water-Our Right by the Diamond Toons in association with TERI on World Water Day, Dr. Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, said this comic is appropriate, especially for young children. The book will encourage the children to become change agents during water use and its management.
Read moreExperts stress on sustainable water use and innovative technologies at Water Sustainability Awards 2023
22 Mar 2023
| Asian News International
Water access and sanitation are the two areas where India has made progress as we approach the SDGs' 2030 time frame, according to Dr. S K Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, who gave the welcome address at the Water Sustainability Awards 2023, which TERI hosted with the support of the United Nations Development Programme and International Water Association on the eve of World Water Day in New Delhi on 21 March 2023. He added that more work is needed in areas like improving water use
Read moreDelhi extracts more than it recharges
08 Feb 2023
| The Times of India
If decadal observation shows a rising trend, it might be the case with the observation wells or testing points. But high extraction is making the real picture far more grim, said Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished fellow, Water division, TERI.
Read moreJoshimath: Why cracks have started coming in the houses, the road is also bursting, know what the experts are telling the reason
09 Jan 2023
| Navbharat Times
Why is Joshimath cracking? Why did this situation happen in Joshi Math without any earthquake or natural calamity? Dr. Shrestha Tayal, Senior Ecologist, TERI University, responded to the questions. The Himalayan mountain ranges in Uttarakhand are called very young mountains, and these are fragile hills based on their basic structure. This is why many landslides happen here every year, says Dr. Tayal.
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