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From Goa to the Nation: Climate Skills Initiative to Empower 500 Youth
17 Sep 2025
| Global Agriculture
Young changemakers gathered today for the launch of the regional workshop under "Climate Skills – Seeds for a Transition India," an initiative to equip youth with the knowledge and tools to lead climate action. The two-day workshop, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and its academic arm TERI School of Advanced Studies (T-SAS), in collaboration with Vishwa Yuvak Kendra and aims to sensiize and empower 500 young people nationwide on local climate issues, sustainable
Read moreGreen sprint, long run: Haryana's dual climate plan targets both CO2 & fast-acting pollutants
17 Sep 2025
| The Times of India
Developed in collaboration with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board, the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development, and The Energy and Resources Institute, the SEP provides a comprehensive analysis of the state's environmental landscape. It covers critical areas such as agriculture, waste management, transport, industry, air pollution, and biodiversity.
Read moreGIZ, TERI, and GUVNL Join Hands to Accelerate Renewable Energy Integration Through Energy Storage Solutions
15 Sep 2025
| Solar Quarter
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) have signed a tripartite MoU under the Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Integration in India (StoREin) project. This collaboration aims to demonstrate the technical and commercial feasibility of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within Gujarat's power distribution network, while also developing policy and regulatory recommendations
Read more8th GRIHA regional conclave showcases green building solutions for Viksit Bharat 2047
13 Sep 2025
| Construction Week
The 8th GRIHA Regional Conclave, organized by GRIHA Council, was held in Bhopal, bringing together a distinguished gathering of policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and sustainability practitioners. Held under the theme 'Innovate to Act for a Climate- Resilient World', the conclave emphasized the urgent need for innovation in building inclusive, adaptive, and climate-resilient infrastructure in line with India's long-term climate goals and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Read moreMP aims to achieve 50% of power generation from renewable energy sources
13 Sep 2025
| Business Standard
Madhya Pradesh is significantly enhancing the generation of green energy, aiming to scale it up to 50 per cent of the total consumption from renewable energy sources, said Mr Manu Srivastava Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Additional Chief Secretary while addressing the inaugural session of the 8th GRIHA Regional Conclave organised by GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) Council, in Bhopal under the theme 'Innovate to Act for a Climate-Resilient World'.
Read moreIndia's electric buses and trucks under PM E-drive scheme may get localization norms relaxation for importing rare earth
13 Sep 2025
| MENA FN
Mr. Sharif Qamar, Associate Director Transport and Urban Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), stated that the aim of these initiatives is unequivocal: to assist the private sector in large-scale manufacturing of components and technology while fostering indigenous capabilities. Consequently, establishing a localization constraint becomes essential. However, this should be revisited and rationalized on account of declining levels of investment and manufacturing
Read moreManufacturers’ energy costs at 20-year low
12 Sep 2025
| Business Standard
The push for nuclear energy could act as a tailwind for lowercost, reliable industrial power generation, according to Mr K Ramanathan, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute. Energy intensive sectors such as steel and cement are exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) — compact nuclear power plants that promise low-cost, reliable supply. Regulatory norms are being relaxed, and global thrust is building, with the US, China, and the UK pushing adoption.
Read morePlasticulture: Plastic has taken over agriculture, on one hand it promises good income and bumper crops, on the other hand it is poisoning the soil
12 Sep 2025
| Gaon Junction (Amar Ujala)
From mulching films to drip irrigation , greenhouse covers and post-harvest packaging, the use of plastic in agriculture is steadily increasing. India's plasticulture sector today is worth Rs 54,000 crore. The use of plastic in agriculture may have its benefits, but the environmental hazards it poses cannot be ignored writes Dr Pushplata Singh, Director, Centre for Nano Research and Agricultural Biotechnology, The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI.
Read moreTERI sees up to 50% drop in chemical fertilisers use
12 Sep 2025
| The Financial Express
TERI has developed three nano-fertiliser technologies urea, DAP and Phosphorous up to commercial scale, which is being marketed by private manufacturers.
Read moreClimate change and pollution: India faces a dual challenge, say experts
11 Sep 2025
| Mint
During the Mint Sustainability Summit 2025 Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, climate change and air quality, The Energy and Resources Institute stated that out of 30 cities most polluted in the world, 21 cities are in India. We are living in cities that are highly polluted, with impacts we may not even realize because we breathe the air in and out.
Read moreState appoints TERI for iron ore reclamation, waste stabilisation of mining dumps
11 Sep 2025
| The Times of India
The state cabinet decided to appoint The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to provide advisory support for iron ore reclamation and waste stabilisation activities for mining dumps in Goa. TERI will also monitor the operations of the dumps to avoid environmental degradation. TERI will prepare common guidelines for bidders to submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for handling dumps and waste.
Read moreState appoints TERI for iron ore reclamation, waste stabilisation of mining dumps
11 Sep 2025
| The Times of India, 11 Sep 25
The state cabinet decided to appoint The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to provide advisory support for iron ore reclamation and waste stabilisation activities for mining dumps in Goa. TERI will also monitor the operations of the dumps to avoid environmental degradation. TERI will prepare common guidelines for bidders to submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for handling dumps and waste.
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