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Centre, states map different routes to clean mobility
22 Jul 2025
| Mint
Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), states when it comes to the emission reduction objective currently, only zero-tailpipe emission vehicle need to be prioritized. Incentives should be crafted to encourage players to move towards zero emission vehicles.
Read moreSwachh Bharat Mission 2.0: Can August 15 garbage management programme clear legacy waste by 2026?
19 Jul 2025
| The Week
The primary issue is that garbage is not sorted at the source. Consequently, the mixed garbage is deposited at landfills, where it is disposed of in an improper manner, states Ms. Shweta Gautam, Research Associate at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreUP pays for carbon credits to farmers in advance to motivate them
19 Jul 2025
| The Times of India
The UP forest department has an agreement with TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) and VNV Advisory Services on the project. While farmers register with the forest department at the divisional level, teams from TERI will verify and validate the claims made before the carbon credits are assessed and monetised.
Read moreTeri Flags 4.7 TW Agrivoltaic Potential, Experts Call For Policy Backing
18 Jul 2025
| BW Business World
Horticulture, tea, and coffee plantations offer high potential for agrivoltaics, but experts stress the need for local research, flexible designs, and farmer-centric policies to scale adoption.
Read moreIndia's long overdue low-carbon development plan likely to see light
17 Jul 2025
| Business Standard
The climate strategy may pave the path to a national carbon budget, an element critical in achieving net zero, but increase costs for companies transitioning to low-emission strategies.
Read moreIncreased electricity access in Region Nine: Solar Home Energy (SHE) Systems initiative boosting renewable energy access in hinterland communities
13 Jul 2025
| Department of Public Information
To date, the 30,000 Solar PV Home Energy Systems (SHE) Project has added a total of 4.8 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity across the ten administrative regions. The project has benefitted over 245 communities, including 30,000 households and more than 136,863 individuals.
Read moreTERI and We Mean Business Coalition Launch India’s 2035 Climate Target
02 Jul 2025
| Global Agriculture
As India prepares to submit its updated national climate plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC) unveiled a joint brief titled India’s 2035 Climate Target: A Business Opportunity for Growth and Global Leadership in New Delhi. This framework contextualizes the We Mean Business Coalition’s 2024 global Call to Action for India’s development priorities and
Read moreMSME hubs to cut carbon emission by 4mn+ tonnes
29 Jun 2025
| The Times of India
As the world marked World MSMEs (Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises) Day on Jun 27, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from India's MSME sector are projected to increase from approximately 30 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent (MtCO₂e) in 2016–17 to over 72 MtCO₂e by 2029–30, more than doubling in just over a decade, data from TERI highlights.
Read moreMaharashtra MSMEs to Cut Over 4 Mn in Carbon Emissions by 2031 Despite Green Funding Hurdles
29 Jun 2025
| Outlook Planet
Greenhouse gas emissions from India's MSME sector are projected to increase from approximately 30 million tonnes of CO2- equivalent (MtCOe) in 2016-17 to over 72 MtCO2e by 2029-30, more than doubling in just over a decade, according to a 2022 report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreDiamond Toons Launches ‘Chacha Chaudhary – Har Ghar Jal, Sabka Haq’ Comic to Promote Water Sustainability
27 Jun 2025
| The Print
The comic highlights the importance of water sustainability and conservation, as well as the government’s vision to provide a piped water supply to every household in India through the Jal Jeevan Mission. The making of the comic was guided by Mentor Mr Narender Kumar Verma, with advisory inputs from Dr. Syamal Kumar Sarkar, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Technical Advisor Dr. Ravindra Bohra.
Read morePM solar scheme lags in Andhra, Karnataka, Bengal
23 Jun 2025
| The Economic Times
Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana faces implementation hurdles in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal, with low installation rates. Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh also lag behind the national average. Lack of easy financing and trained technicians are major bottlenecks, while Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh lead in rooftop solar installations. High conversion rates indicate effective policy implementation and consumer awareness, said a study by The Energy and
Read moreGRIHA Regional Conclave Highlights Urban Sustainability
23 Jun 2025
| MGS Architecture
The 7th GRIHA Regional Conclave, held on 20 June 2025, in Bengaluru and organized by the GRIHA Council under the theme 'Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World', was defined by a shared sense of urgency and possibility. The conclave brought together policymakers, architects, urban planners, industry representatives, and community leaders to explore ways in which Indian cities like Bengaluru can become more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
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