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India’s EV push fails to scale, despite schemes and targets

08 Jun 2026
| Hindustan Times

As a first step, Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), advocated for the establishment of explicit electrification targets for all government departments, coupled with mandatory reporting mechanisms to monitor progress. According to Qamar, the adoption of clearly defined targets across central and state government agencies would provide a strong policy signal, reinforcing the government's commitment to

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Hindustan Zinc partners TERI for 250-hectare ecological restoration project in Rajasthan

08 Jun 2026
| Financial Express

Hindustan Zinc has signed a MoU with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to develop a 250-hectare ecological restoration project at its Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter Complex in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh district.

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Can efficient carbon management solutions reduce the impact of rising emissions?

06 Jun 2026
| Business Today

The climate compatibility of coal gasification is contingent upon several factors, including technological efficiency, the adaptation of processes to Indian coal characteristics, the deployment of carbon management strategies, and the presence of enabling policy and innovation ecosystems, according to Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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Hindustan Zinc and TERI join forces for largest ecological restoration project in Rajasthan

06 Jun 2026
| ET Infra

The project will focus on native species plantation, biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration across complex.

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NBCC: Promoting Green Living

05 Jun 2026
| The Hindustan Times

NBCC is promoting sustainable urban development. Today, several landmark projects developed by NBCC carry prestigious GRIHA and IGBC ratings, demonstrating excellence in resource efficiency, renewable energy utilisation, water conservation and waste management.

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Climate can no longer be peripheral

03 Jun 2026
| ET Edge Insights

Mr R.R. Rashmi, Programme Director, The Energy and Resources Institute makes the case that Indian businesses are rapidly running out of time to treat climate action as a peripheral concern.

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Govt clears Rs 9,585 crore scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR

03 Jun 2026
| Business Standard

According to a study by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the transport sector contributes 14 per cent of PM2.5 emissions, 40 per cent of carbon monoxide emissions and 63 per cent of nitrogen oxide emissions in Delhi-NCR. 

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From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCR

03 Jun 2026
| The Economic Times

According the report prepared by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the sector contributes 14 per cent of PM 2.5, 40 per cent of carbon monoxide (CO), and 63 per cent of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the Delhi-NCR.

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Union Cabinet approves scheme to reduce pollution in Delhi-NCR, promote cleaner mobility: PM Modi

03 Jun 2026
| The Statesman

As per the report on “Source Apportionment of Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10) in the NCR” prepared by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), published in August 2018, the transport sector contributes 14 per cent of PM 2.5, 40 per cent of Carbon Monoxide (CO), and 63 per cent of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions in the Delhi-NCR.

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69% of families in Bihar own a bicycle, highest in country

02 Jun 2026
| Times of India

A study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) highlighted that cycling offers significant benefits, including zero dependence on fuel, zero pollution and improved health. It also provides an affordable mobility option for people seeking access to livelihoods, education and other essential services.

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Reforms, Renewables, and The Road to Net Zero

01 Jun 2026
| The India Forum

In this review, Mr Anish De, Global Head of Energy, Natural Resources and Chemicals at KPMG International, reviews Rising Ambition: India’s Energy Transition, a book by Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), highlighting its insights into India’s energy transition, renewable energy expansion, and net-zero ambitions.

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Long-term customs duty deferment for BESS imports may challenge Make in India push

31 May 2026
| The Financial Express

Mr Alekhya Datta, Director of the Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said the key policy concern is whether fully imported BESS systems should receive long-term duty benefits despite contributing little to domestic value addition, while India is working to develop local battery manufacturing and related capabilities.

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