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RCC check dams boost farmer incomes
Article
| March 8, 2018
Farmers in Jhapusabari Pt. III village in Dhubri district of Assam faced dual problems of flooding and water scarcity. Their fields were rainfed but with no infrastructure to regulate the flow of rainwater, their crops would first be flooded with water, and then suffer from water scarcity as the rainwater would drain out quickly. Both these situations were damaging to the crops, hence reducing productivity and consequently incomes.
Traditional uses of the wild plants by the tribal communities of Jawhar, Palghar, Maharashtra, India
Research Paper
| March 8, 2018
Abrus precatorius commonly known as Rosary pea, act as a poison for the fish and cause - the state of unconsciousness TERI received the Best Paper Award for 'Traditi
Touring Goa's precious wetlands
Article
| March 7, 2018
The knowledge hub will re-acquaint visitors with coastal ecosystems and the environment
It takes a village – Surat’s united effort to embrace solar power
Article
| March 7, 2018
Leaders, students and residents came together for a project by TERI and Surat Municipal Corporation to popularise rooftop solar power in Surat Smart City
A People’s Biodiversity Register of Village Ghukhuyi, Zünheboto, Nagaland
Article
| March 6, 2018
With a forest cover of 171964 sq km, the north-eastern part of India harbours a significant portion of the country's floral and faunal bounty - nearly 13,500 plant, 430 mammal and 1277 bird species, many of which are endemic to the region.
Paddy Residue Burning: Drivers, Challenges and Potential Solutions
Article
| March 5, 2018
Paddy residue burning has been viewed mainly as a challenge of residue management. Its mismanagement in the states of Punjab and Haryana has led to annual winter smog and health problems in Delhi and other places in North India.
The Noxious Fumes of Fuel
Article
| March 3, 2018
If you manage to break away from the maddening Delhi traffic for a fuel-refill, don't heave the sigh of relief. In fact, if possible, don’t breathe at all! That is what was revealed when TERI assessed air pollutants at 40 fuel refilling stations or 'petrol pumps' in Delhi.
Know, grow and fortify daily food at your own premises
Article
| March 3, 2018
Against severe malnutrition in Maharashtra, TERI's model is making communities "food and nutrition sufficient" using local resources
Taking Alwar for a ride: Mini passenger public transport service in Alwar
Article
| March 3, 2018
With a population of about 315,310 persons in 2011 (Census, Government of India), the city of Alwar is one of the fastest growing urban areas in Rajasthan state as well as the National Capital Region (NCR) in India.
Highways to hell: The saga of unsafe Indian roads
Article
| March 3, 2018
With the growing number of vehicles and increase in road lengths, Indian roads are spattered with blood as accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities have been mounting over the past twenty years.