Opinion

Electrification and last mile connectivity in Assam

02 May 2016 |

Dr Debajit Palit

| The Sentinel Assam

The government should rework the franchise system though rational setting of tariffs, formulate clearer terms of reference and link the scheme with the Skill India mission for building the capacity of the local youths, says Mr Debajit Palit, Associate Director, Social Transformation division, TERI.

Sustainable Electricity for All: How Viable Are Mini-Grids in Senegal?

02 May 2016 |

Dr Debajit Palit

| The Energy Collective

Access to finance at the right terms and conditions is critical for scaling-up, says Mr Debajit Palit, Associate Director, Social Transformation division, TERI.

Odd-even is not enough

29 Apr 2016 |

Dr Sumit Sharma

| The Pioneer

Unless all polluting sources are fought, road rationing alone will bring us only limited benefits, says Mr Sumit Sharma, Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.

UP shows the way in power reform

26 Apr 2016 |

Dr Debajit Palit

| The Hindustan Times

Some of the recent developments on power, such as the notification of the tariff policy and the launch of the UDAY scheme, demonstrate that the central and state governments are working to ensure power for all, says Mr Debajit Palit, Associate Director, Social Transformation division, TERI.

Pollution comes from trucks industries diesel generators and open burning

24 Apr 2016 |

Dr Sumit Sharma

| The Economic Times

Air pollution needs consistent attention, and calls for regular five-year, air-quality management plans focusing on different sectors in the National Capital Region, say Mr Jai Kishan Malik, Research Associate and Mr Sumit Sharma, Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.

Acting together on climate change

22 Apr 2016 |

| Mint

The Paris Accord is a huge step forward in international climate change diplomacy, says Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI.

Extended Odd-Even will bring perverse behavioural changes. Consider other methods

20 Apr 2016 |

Dr Sumit Sharma

| The Financial Express

Delhi needs to experiment with other methods as well to counter pollution and congestion, says Mr Sumit Sharma, Fellow, and Dr Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.

Delhi's Odd-Even plan: Second time unlucky?

18 Apr 2016 |

Mr Siddharth Singh

| Business Standard

If it really is a public health emergency, then half-baked measures like Odd-Even will not cut it, says Mr Siddharth Singh, Research Associate, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency division, TERI.?

Tapping water management

23 Mar 2016 |

Dr Sonia Grover

| The Financial Express

Micro-irrigation will not only help farmers, but also boost livelihood security in agriculture-related industries, says Ms Sonia Grover, Associate Fellow and Mr Fayaz Ahmed Malla, Research Assistant, Water Resources and Forestry Division, TERI

World Water Day: A crisis India can't ignore anymore

21 Mar 2016 |

Ms Mary Abraham

| DailyO

The growth trajectory of India will be adversely impacted unless comprehensive measures are undertaken in efficiently managing water resources, say Mr Ankit Tulsyan, Consultant and Ms Mary Abraham, Fellow, Water Resources and Forestry division, TERI.