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Micro sewage treatment plants, dept-wise measures proposed to check froth in river
27 Oct 2025
| Tribune
Following a recommendation from the Delhi government, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has developed a comprehensive strategy to tackle frothing in the Yamuna, which has been a visible sign of the river's poor water quality for many years.
Read moreYamuna froth: Blame it on detergents and dirty water; environment minister says will use it to plug gaps
26 Oct 2025
| The Times of India
Acting on the Delhi govt's recommendation, TERI has prepared a comprehensive strategic plan to tackle frothing in the Yamuna, identifying major pollution sources and department-specific measures to address the issue.
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 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 moreYamuna: Decoding its history, myth and the politics over its revival/ How to revive a dying Yamuna
06 Apr 2025
| The Week
Waste generated from worship forms a miniscule part of the problem, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreIn ICU since 1993, Yamuna still died in Delhi. Can it be revived in 3 years?
09 Mar 2025
| The Times of India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) suggested a 10-point action plan to the Delhi govt for a cleaner Yamuna in three years. Among other things, it recommended a relook at the 1994 water-sharing treaty to improve Yamuna's flow from Hathni Kund, better monitoring of the river and regular desilting, and adopting a jal shakti ministry-like model that brings all agencies linked to Yamuna under a central regulator.
Read moreWhat can bring Yamuna back to life
11 Feb 2025
| The Times of India
Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), asserts that Yamuna requires an adequate flow to support life as industrial effluents from Haryana and Delhi contaminate the water. Domestic wastewater exacerbates this issue. The pollution level varies when the river experiences elevated water levels, such as during floods. He added the quantity of water required to enhance the river's quality must be determined.
Read moreSustainability education in Ludhiana: How TSF-TERI Green School Workshop is empowering teachers
26 Dec 2024
| Construction Week
'The Green School,' an initiative that aims to combine the efforts of the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to increase environmental awareness among school pupils and increase their knowledge in this field. This initiative, which was initiated in April 2017, aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of environmental preservation, interdisciplinary learning, and critical thinking among students in Tata Steel's operational areas. 'The Green School'
Read moreTrue Credits launches Project HARMONY 2.0 to promote sustainable development on water and financial literacy
11 Dec 2024
| Media Brief
True Credits Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has launched Project HARMONY 2.0, titled "Be Water Wise!" This transformative initiative addresses critical issues of water conservation and financial inclusion in the villages of Meham and Firozpur-Jhirka in Haryana. With over 2 billion people globally lacking access to safely managed water, the project seeks to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The initiative focuses on
Read moreFaecal coliform count at 79L units, Yamuna hits record pollution in Nov in four years
11 Dec 2024
| The Times of India
The Yamuna will continue to be polluted unless Delhi implements a complete sewerage treatment system. The river is primarily polluted by Delhi's numerous sewers, which fail to adequately process sewage. Dr. SK Sarkar, a Distinguished Fellow at TERI and a former secretary of the Union Water Resources Ministry, stated that it is evident that the river would be contaminated by the untreated effluent.
Read moreWater Conservation and Sustainability Remain Top Concerns for Indian Consumers
19 Nov 2024
| The Print
A 2024 report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), supported by the National Water Mission, underscores India’s critical challenges in managing water consumption in water-intensive sectors like thermal power, textiles, and steel. Inefficiencies in water use and inadequate wastewater treatment further exacerbate the water crisis. Addressing these challenges is crucial for ensuring long-term industrial sustainability.
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