Press Release

Global think tank TERI dedicates landmark rural electrification and cold storage system through biomass to the nation

28 Nov 2013

In a significant development, TERI today inaugurated its Biomass Energy Based Village Electrification and Cold Storage Project in Village Bileria, District - Sitapur today.

Knowledge would be the key driving force in the 21st century, says Hon'ble Vice President of India

27 Nov 2013

With the aim of developing digital libraries and accelerating the process of knowledge management, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) today started the three day International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL) 2013 themed 'Vision 2020: Looking back 10 years and Forging New Frontiers'.

TERI offers literary treat for Delhi kids at Bookaroo festival

23 Nov 2013

In a unique initiative, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) organized a series of exciting activities to introduce young kids to the wondrous realm of literature at the sixth annual Bookaroo festival.

TERI organzies 'State level youth seminar' across seven states in India

22 Nov 2013

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, today launched the first series of 'State Level Youth Seminar', entitled, New Ideas for a New Tomorrow - Promoting Innovation and Youth Participation..

TERI University wins the 'Greenest University and Research Institution' Award 2013

06 Nov 2013

TERI University, instituted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has won the ‘Greenest University and Research Institution’ award in a competitive assessment, edging out other prestigious global institutions like Copenhagen University, Denmark, University of Plymouth, UK, Deakin University, Australia, and Unity College, Maine, USA, among others. The award is one amongst ten inaugural Climate Change Awards organized by Responding to Climate Change (RTCC) – a news and analysis website.

Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble President of India inaugurates ‘India Water Forum’ 2013

28 Oct 2013

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in association with Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Urban Development and Water Sanitation Program of The World Bank kick started the three day ‘India Water Forum’ (IWF) on the theme, ‘Water Use Efficiency’ at the Vigyan Bhawan today.

TERI committed to finding innovative solutions to address energy security for rural India: Dr R K Pachauri

04 Sep 2013

Baroness Verma, Member of the House of Lords and Junior Minister, Department of Energy and Climate Change, Govt. of the U.K and Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) today visited Village Tanda of Jagdishpur block- a TERI intervention site. They inaugurated a solar micro-grid connection (SMG) for provision of household lighting and forced draft improved biomass cookstoves for 20 households.

HRD minister Dr M M Pallam Raju and Advisor to the Prime Minister Shri S Ramadorai call for creating a more knowledge sharing society

22 Aug 2013

TERI hosted the Twelfth Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture at the India Habitat Centre on 22 August 2013. On this occasion, both stressed on the need to leverage emerging technologies to broad base education and especially the areas that have a long term impact on sustainable development.

ADaRSH & NHB join hands to facilitate wider adoption of energy efficiency measures

21 Aug 2013

In an endeavor to upscale and induce wider participation of developers and users for energy efficient housing, Association for Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats (ADARSH, a joint initiative of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and The Energy and Resources Institute) and National Housing Bank (NHB) signed a memorandum of understanding today. The website for the program on Energy efficient Homes was also launched during the event by the Hon’ble Secretary.

TERI to steer Apple Orchard Management in Himachal Pradesh

19 Aug 2013

Global think-tank The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in association with Container Corporation of India ( CONCOR) will undertake an integrated and holistic village development program in the select villages of Himachal Pradesh, focusing on Apple Orchard Management. The program is envisaged in three phases in 3 years.