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Sirsa reviews TERI study, directs action on Yamuna pollution
03 Dec 2025
| Tribune
Delhi Environment Minister Mr Manjinder Singh Sirsa reviewed a comprehensive study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on microplastics, frothing and chemical pollution in the Yamuna. He directed departments concerned to adopt time-bound strategy to revive the river.
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.
Read moreYamuna 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 moreTERI scientists call for decentralised effluent treatment plants
02 Dec 2025
| United News of India (UNI)
Addressing Delhi’s unabated water pollution crisis, visibly marked each winter by frothing in the Yamuna, experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) urged the state government to set up decentralised effluent treatment plants and strengthen enforcement against illegal discharges and non-compliant units.
Read moreDelhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa reviews TERI study on microplastics and frothing in Yamuna River
02 Dec 2025
| ANI
The Environment Department convened a high-level meeting under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The meeting was chaired by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa to review The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) comprehensive study on microplastics and frothing in the Yamuna river, according to an official release.
Read moreThere is no such thing as waste: Expert tells WION sustainability summit on how Earth can move from dustbin to recycling hub
02 Dec 2025
| WION
Dr Suneel Pandey, Director of the Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), remarked that the regulations are in place, and their comprehensive enforcement would significantly mitigate the issue. He stated a significant deficiency exists in regulatory capacity, compliance monitoring, and the training of officers to effectively implement the regulations.
Read moreTERI urges decentralised treatment, stricter enforcement to curb Yamuna pollution
02 Dec 2025
| The Statesman
Addressing Delhi’s unabated water pollution crisis, visibly marked each winter by frothing in the Yamuna, experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on Tuesday urged the state government to set up decentralised effluent treatment plants and strengthen enforcement against illegal discharges and non-compliant units.
Read moreIndia is rediscovering its waterways. Can a Kochi experiment go national?
01 Dec 2025
| Mint
Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), stated that the construction of flyovers or roadways is unnecessary. Water is already present, and you only need to place vessels upon it.
Read more30,000 hectares degraded land identified for restoration in U’khand
28 Nov 2025
| The Times of India
The conference on forestry carbon credits was hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Delhi, under Indo-German bilateral project RECAP4NDC commissioned by the German federal ministry for the environment, nature conservation, nuclear safety and consumer protection (BMUV) jointly implemented with India's ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC).
Read moreIndia preps to meet 6x surge in battery storage demand by 2047
27 Nov 2025
| Mint
Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) said manufacturing challenges include inadequate local processing, essential for value addition, with graphite anode production representing a significant bottleneck; the current annual cell output of 5 GWh falls short of the projected 218 GWh need by 2030.
Read moreCabinet approves ₹7,280 crore scheme to promote manufacturing of rare earth magnets — All we know
26 Nov 2025
| Mint
Global trends indicate that many countries are actively working towards diversifying rare earth supply chains, said Ms Mrunali Tembhurne, Associate Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreAir pollution: Delhi goes for a soft battle against a tough enemy
23 Nov 2025
| Business Standard
Mr R Suresh, Senior Fellow at the Air Quality Research Division of The Energy and Resources Institute, stated that the air quality in Delhi is influenced by emissions throughout the region. He added sustainable improvement requires a systemic approach and strengthened collaboration.
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