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Assam transforming into a land of peace, prosperity: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
26 Apr 2025
| Business Standard
Addressing the 32nd Convocation of Gauhati University, the Assam Chief Minister Mr Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasised that India is advancing through the pillars of culture, education, science and the arts. State Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu, Director General of TERI Dr Vibha Dhawan, Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University, Prof Nani Gopal Mahanta, also spoke on the occasion.
Read moreWOT Awards 2025 At Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon, Honor Women Who Lead With Purpose And Break Barriers
25 Apr 2025
| United News of India (UNI)
Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute, was a recipient at the WOT Awards 2025 held on 23 April 2025. The award is a recognition of international female achievement and leadership, designed to celebrate distinguished women in the field. The event offered an indelible evening of recognition, storytelling, and cooperative engagement focused on the theme "Accelerate Action."
Read moreShift from old vehicles to EVs in 44 cities with 10L people may cut oil import bill by USD 106bn
25 Apr 2025
| The Economic Times
A TERI study reveals that transitioning to electric vehicles in 44 Indian cities by 2035 could drastically cut pollution. It projects a daily reduction of 11.5 tonnes of PM2.5 emissions and a significant decrease in greenhouse gases. The shift could also save billions on oil imports and generate numerous jobs in the EV and renewable energy sectors.
Read moreInaugural edition of Deenbandhu Andrews Samvaad at St Stephen’s College concludes
23 Apr 2025
| The Pioneer
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy Resources Institute (TERI), highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on the poor, emphasising the role of individual responsibility in climate action.
Read moreDisclosure: Farmers are being cheated in the name of carbon credit
22 Apr 2025
| Down to Earth
In September 2024, Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources informed that according to the MoU signed between the Forest Department, VNV and TERI, the farmer will be paid $6 per credit. He says that since the projects made good money this time, VNV has decided to pay farmers $8 per credit. Dr Sharma estimates that one credit could be worth $11-12 and assured that VNV will be transparent about the benefit-sharing process.
Read moreTERI Celebrates 26 Years of GREEN Olympiad, Honours Young Environmental Champions
22 Apr 2025
| India Education Diary
Marking a powerful confluence of purpose and occasion, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) celebrated GREEN Olympiad Felicitation Ceremony on the occasion of Earth Day today. The event honoured outstanding young minds from across India and beyond who demonstrated exemplary knowledge and awareness on issues of environment and sustainable development.
Read moreNano-sulphur can boost India's mustard yields by 20-30%: TERI scientist
21 Apr 2025
| Business Standard
Field research by TERI shows nano-sulphur can push mustard yield by 25-30 per cent similar to genetically modified DMH-11 trials but by using conventional varieties.
Read moreWhy Delhi feels like oven after sunset: Multiple warm nights recorded in April, no relief for residents
19 Apr 2025
| The Times of India
According to Dr Prasoon Singh, a fellow at the Centre for Climate Change Research at TERI, while the city is still seeing high night temperatures, low humidity levels have so far stopped high stress levels from unleashing havoc on residents, for now.
Read moreSummer strain: Water crisis looms over North, East before monsoon showers arrive
16 Apr 2025
| Mint
As of 3 April 2025, while the overall live storage of the country's reservoirs is superior to that of the previous year, the live storage in the northern and eastern regions has experienced a decline this year, stated Mr Anshuman, Director, Water Resources Division, The Energy Research Institute (TERI).
Read moreEnvironmental activists urge Fadnavis to halt riverfront development project works
16 Apr 2025
| The Times of India
Citing a report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the activists warned that increased rainfall projected to rise by 15% to 37% due to climate change could worsen flooding risk if natural flow of rivers is restricted.
Read moreBSES, TERI to Speed Up Delhi’s Energy Transition
12 Apr 2025
| The Pioneer
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have signed strategic MoUs with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to accelerate renewable energy integration, adopt smart distribution technologies, and develop advanced energy storage solutions in Delhi’s power sector.
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