Sirsa reviews TERI study, directs action on Yamuna pollution
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025
Tribune
Delhi Environment Minister Mr Manjinder Singh Sirsa reviewed a comprehensive study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on microplastics, frothing and chemical pollution in the Yamuna. He directed departments concerned to adopt time-bound strategy to revive the river.
TERI flags high surfactant levels, ammonia and microplastics in the Yamuna
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025
Indian Express
As surfactants from detergents continue to enter the Yamuna unchecked in the absence of regulatory limits, a new study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has identified multiple hotspots along the Delhi stretch of the river where untreated sewage, industrial effluents and solid waste are contributing to frothing, chemical contamination and a rising microplastic load.
TERI urges decentralised treatment, stricter enforcement to curb Yamuna pollution
December 2, 2025 |
December 2, 2025
The Statesman
Addressing Delhi’s unabated water pollution crisis, visibly marked each winter by frothing in the Yamuna, experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on Tuesday urged the state government to set up decentralised effluent treatment plants and strengthen enforcement against illegal discharges and non-compliant units.
Dirty picture: Make-up fades, frothing returns to Yamuna
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025
The Times of India
A study by TERI, submitted to Delhi govt recently, suggests a long-term roadmap for the river's rejuvenation and a Ganga-like State Mission for Clean Yamuna (SMCY) to ensure inter-agency coordination.
Froth returns to Yamuna river after temporary cleanup for Chhath Puja
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025
The Economic Times
The recent suggestions in the study by TERI have pointed to several reasons and suggest long-term steps to end frothing for good. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that they are evaluating the recommendations as well.
Water at the heart of climate resilience
November 10, 2025
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, TERI and Dr Girija K Bharat, Mu Gamma Consultants
| The Statesman
UN climate summits like the annual Conference of the Parties (COPs) have historically laid predominant emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, increasing the capacities for renewable energy, and establishing finance mechanisms, write Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, TERI and Dr Girija K Bharat, Managing Director, Mu Gamma Consultants.
