Opinion

Solar power for reliable ICT infrastructure and digital services

19 May 2020 |

Mr Amit Kumar

| ET EnergyWorld

Many distributed solar energy systems with storage could very well be the key to maintain reliability of ICT infrastructure and digital services delivery, says Mr Amit Kumar, Senior Fellow andenior Director, Rural Energy and Livelihoods Division, TERI.

Sodium-ion batteries for India’s energy transition

12 May 2020 |

Mr Ajay Shankar

| IndiaInc

As India prioritises electric vehicles, it will have to look at alternatives to reduce dependence on traditional lithium-ion batteries, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.

Decentralised tech can help meet drinking water demand during Covid

12 May 2020 |

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

Dr Shresth Tayal

| The Hindu Business Line

Atmospheric water generator is ideal for India. The water produced is potable and the tech is scalable, portable, cost-effective, and leaves no by-products, says Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI and Dr Shresth Tayal, Senior Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.

SMEs must enhance resource efficiency, profitability

08 May 2020 |

Mr Prahlad Kumar Tewari

Mr Nilay Srivastava

| The Pioneer

Effective pandemic control followed by a suitable policy drive would be needed to provide enabling conditions for the economy to revive after the nationwide lockdown is lifted, say Mr Prahlad Kumar Tewari, Fellow, Environment & Waste Management Division, TERI and Mr Nilay Srivastava, Research Associate, Environment & Waste Management Division, TERI.

Learning from tragedy

05 May 2020 |

Ms Meena Sehgal

| The Pioneer

It is an established fact that each disaster has led to a better system, so would the COVID-19 crisis, says Dr Meena Sehgal, Senior Fellow, Environment & Waste Management Division, TERI.

Why India Needs to Give Cyclists, Pedestrians Their Own Space on Road

01 May 2020 |

Ms Aakansha Jain

| New18.com

The biggest hurdle in making the non-motorised forms of transport popular in the country is the lack of necessary infrastructure, says Ms Aakansha Jain, Research Associate, Transport & Urban Governance, TERI

​Covid-19: Innovative Solutions Required for Labour Shortages, Disruptions in Supply Chain of Essential Commodities

01 May 2020 |

Mr Shri Prakash

Mr Promit Mookherjee

| News18

Strict safety protocols for rail and public transport will have to be established to stop further spread of the virus, say Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance, TERI and Mr Promit Mookherjee, Research Associate, Transport & Urban Governance, TERI.

Planning for a pandemic in cities: Who do we plan for first?

29 Apr 2020 |

Ms Adishree Panda

Mr Janmejay Sahoo

| BW Smartcities

Reforms are needed to contain the spread of pandemics in the current complex urban systems, and to address the impact across critical sectors, say Ms Adishree Panda and Mr Janmejay Sahoo, Research Associates, Transport & Urban Governance, TERI

Infra investment needs a financial boost

29 Apr 2020 |

Mr Ajay Shankar

| The Hindu Business Line

One way to revive private investment into India is through implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI