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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
Read more211cr 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.
Read moreMust 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.
Read moreTERI 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).
Read moreTERI 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.
Read moreInfinitely 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.
Read moreUN 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
Read moreLeachate Contamination: Leachate pollution at Bandhwari Landfill Site: TERI Study
16 May 2024
| Times of India
MCG has asked The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to conduct a study on leachate contamination at Bandhwari landfill site and its surrounding areas, according to officials. The study is to determine if leachate from the landfill is seeping into nearby areas and identify the direction of its movement. The corporation seeks to gather the crucial data that will help in assessing environmental and health risks associated with the landfill site. Sources said the institute has also proposed
Read moreTERI to study microplastics, froth in Yamuna
14 Apr 2024
| The Times of India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in a first-of-its-kind detailed study will analyse the presence of microplastics in the Yamuna and groundwater in Delhi and assess the source and cause behind the frothing in the river in certain seasons. After completing the study, TERI will provide remedies. Scientists at TERI said that the study, proposed by Delhi govt in Dec 2021, will take a year. The aim would be to identify and prioritise groundwater sources (aquifers) and to map
Read moreWater sustainability awards highlight collaboration and innovation for water security
22 Mar 2024
| Outlook Planet
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) hosted the third edition of the prestigious Water Sustainability Awards (WSA) on the eve of World Water Day. The event emphasised the need for collaboration and innovation to address water challenges and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key Highlights of the event included a Panel Discussion on Experts discussed water use efficiency, highlighting the importance of water audits and best practices for reducing industrial water
Read moreOn the Eve of World Water Day, Stakeholders from Various Sectors Recognized for their Transformative Efforts Towards Ensuring Water Sustainability
22 Mar 2024
| ANI
Government representatives and experts gathered for the prestigious third edition of Water Sustainability Awards (WSA) organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), on the eve of World Water Day. The emphasis of the event was on the universal importance of water stewardship and the pressing need for collaborative and participatory approach that would create a ripple effect across generations and communities. The event was an occasion to recognize the efforts of the people who
Read moreTERI Unveils Policy Brief for Net-Zero Textile Wastewater Treatment with TADOX Technology
07 Mar 2024
| Climate Samurai
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently launched a policy brief titled, "Integration of TADOX Technology to achieve net zero in textile wastewater treatment," outlining a path towards sustainable textile wastewater management. This policy brief follows the successful pilot demonstration of TADOX, a novel wastewater treatment technology developed by TERI, at a Textile CETP (Common Effluent Treatment Plant) in Kanpur, India. Funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG
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