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Some of the recent developments on power, such as the notification of the tariff policy and the launch of the UDAY scheme, demonstrate that the central and state governments are working to ensure power for all, says Mr Debajit Palit, Associate Director, Social Transformation division, TERI.
Air pollution needs consistent attention, and calls for regular five-year, air-quality management plans focusing on different sectors in the National Capital Region, say Mr Jai Kishan Malik, Research Associate and Mr Sumit Sharma, Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.
The Paris Accord is a huge step forward in international climate change diplomacy, says Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI.
Delhi needs to experiment with other methods as well to counter pollution and congestion, says Mr Sumit Sharma, Fellow, and Dr Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.
If it really is a public health emergency, then half-baked measures like Odd-Even will not cut it, says Mr Siddharth Singh, Research Associate, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency division, TERI.?
Micro-irrigation will not only help farmers, but also boost livelihood security in agriculture-related industries, says Ms Sonia Grover, Associate Fellow and Mr Fayaz Ahmed Malla, Research Assistant, Water Resources and Forestry Division, TERI
The growth trajectory of India will be adversely impacted unless comprehensive measures are undertaken in efficiently managing water resources, say Mr Ankit Tulsyan, Consultant and Ms Mary Abraham, Fellow, Water Resources and Forestry division, TERI.
The developed nations' argument that compulsory licensing in India will scare foreign investors, is bogus, says Mr Nitya Nanda, Fellow, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency Division, TERI.
The Railway Minister has made it clear that he is ready to bring a turnaround in the railways by seeking investments for its modernisation and expansion plan, says Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI.
As a long-term strategy, cities need to switch to a gender sensitive urban development and public transport planning that are responsive to mobility needs and constraints of women, says Ms Akshima T Ghate, Associate Director, Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI.