Press Release
TERI and DBT to set up Centre of Excellence: 'Integrated Production of Advanced Biofuels and Bio commodities'
01 Nov 2018
The two organisations signed a MoU to set up what would be DBT's fifth Centre for Excellence in Bioenergy
Social Impact Assessment needs to be stringently followed to ensure development is sustainable: TERI
26 Oct 2018
New Delhi, October 26, 2018: With 2.4 per cent of total geographical area of the world, India houses more than 17 per cent of global population, which makes land a scarce resource for the country. The rapid economic growth, increasing urban settlements, industrialization and infrastructure development are likely to create an ever increasing demand for land.
शहरों को रहने योग्य बनाने की दिशा में कमियों को दूर करने के लिये राष्ट्रीय ढांचे की ज़रुरत : टेरी
25 Oct 2018
आवास एवं शहरी मामलों के मंत्रालय द्वारा तैयार की जा रही राष्ट्रीय शहरीकरण नीति में योगदान के लिये जारी किया नीतिगत सारपत्र
Need for a national framework to bridge gaps in making liveable cities, says TERI
25 Oct 2018
New Delhi, October 25, 2018: More than 40% of India's population is expected to reside in its urban centres by 2050 (UNDESA, 2014). While these rapidly expanding urban centres in India are the engines of economic growth, it is critical to relook at the ways in which we manage these challenges for enhancing the liveability of cities.
Hon'ble Supreme Court's order a much-needed step to reduce air pollution
23 Oct 2018
Effective enforcement would be key to realizing benefits of the Hon'ble Court's directions
New Delhi, 23rd October: TERI welcomes the Hon'ble Supreme Court's order on regulating the sale and use of firecrackers in India. The order can be expected to bring down emissions and noise levels, dependent on effective enforcement.
Bharti Infratel and TERI empower schools to take forward water, sanitation and hygiene awareness
09 Oct 2018
The two organisations held a ceremony to mark the successful completion of Project FLOW and felicitate its Ranchi stalwarts
GRIHA organises Regional Summit 2018 in Bengaluru to discuss the roadmap for Sustainable Buildings
04 Oct 2018
The various discussions at the summit identified key research areas essential to make habitats affordable and sustainable
Strong policies needed to clean Delhi NCR air by 2025: ARAI & TERI report
16 Aug 2018
Joint scientific study report by commissioned by Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises assesses the present source contributions towards PM2.5 & PM10 concentrations
TERI and ARAI conducted an exhaustive scientific study for Delhi-NCR to derive sectoral contributions to air pollution (PM levels) and project the future to develop air quality management plans. The study was based on 2 approaches (See report) :
Safeguard duty on imported solar panels will make solar power less competitive
01 Aug 2018
Duty on imported modules will increase solar power tariffs by around Rs.0.38 to Rs. 0.50/unit
August 1, 2018, New Delhi: Responding to the Ministry of Finance's notification to impose safeguard duty on imported solar panels, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) today asserted that this move will raise tariffs of future solar projects in India, impacting the competitiveness of the solar power sector. This move is also likely to result in higher Average Power Purchase Cost (APPC) for the buying utilities and higher costs to the consumers.
TERI powers over 50,000 households in rural Bihar with clean energy
17 Jul 2018
Bihar, 17 July, 2018: India has evolved from being a power-deficit country to having surplus power. Further, the Central government's Saubhagya scheme is working towards ensuring full village electrification by 2019. Public-private partnerships (PPP) can help realise that vision by plugging the gaps in the power-supply chain and providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy through distributed renewable energy (DRE).