#TERIonBudget2026 💼 TERI Directors—Ms @SuruchiBhadwal, Mr @janshuman, Dr @shaillykedia, and Mr @Alekhya_Datta—along with TERI Associate Directors Dr @manishipta and Mr Arupendra Nath Mullick share their thoughts on the #UnionBudget2026. (1/2)

🌍 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌊 On Perspective, a @Sansad_TV programme, we delve into the critical conversations from World Water Week 2025 (Aug 24-28, 2025), centered on the theme ‘Water For Climate Action’. Water is more than just a resource—it’s a key driver for stabilizing the climate, protecting ecosystems, and promoting equity for vulnerable communities. Did you know over 2.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water globally (WHO)? Water is fundamental to sustainable development—fueling health, food security, energy, and environmental resilience. For India, with nearly one-sixth of the world’s population, initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana, and Namami Gange are transforming the water future. But with climate change posing new challenges, are we prepared to ensure water systems that are sustainable, reliable, and climate-resilient? Featuring insights from: 🔹 Mr @janshuman, Senior Fellow & Director, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) 🔹 Mr Samir Kumar, Economic Advisor, DDWS, @DoWRRDGR_MoJS 🔹 Mr Sourabh Mukherjee, EVP – Corporate Strategy & Sustainability, @TataProjectsLtd Anchor : @TeenaJha 🎥▶️ Watch the full episode on @Sansad_TV here: youtu.be/siss0gwNjFs #WorldWaterWeek #WaterForClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #WaterManagement #JalJeevanMission

TERI in association with the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC - PMKSY 2.0), Government of Uttar Pradesh, organized a training programme on Climate Resilient Integrated Watershed Management on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. 🌊 🚰 🌦️ ❄️ The one-day event, held in New Delhi, aimed to enhance the capacities of participants with cutting-edge technologies and the best practices necessary for implementing climate-resilient watershed management strategies. Dr @sahariadipankar, Senior Director, TERI, gave the welcome address for the training programme, and spoke about the importance of Water Shed management. He shared how TERI has been spearheading this movement. “TERI executed the first watershed project in 2000. And we learnt that through watershed management we obviously conserve and save water and preserve soil health,” underscored Dr Saharia. ♻️ 🌍 Dr @heeralalias, CEO, WDC-PMKSY 2.0, Parti Bhumi Vikas Vibhag, @UPGovt gave the keynote address. “We must remember that we have two mothers: one who gave us life, and the other is, ‘Jal, Jungle, and Zameen’ – water, forest, and land. We need to respect them equally and need to nurse our second mother to save ourselves. By doing so, we can significantly lessen the negative impacts of climate change,” said Dr Lal. ⚡ ⛅ @RoopinderDr, Fellow at the Delhi School of Public Policy & Governance, IoE, @UnivofDelhi, founder CISE delivered a special address on the role of policy frameworks in advancing climate resilience. “The practical knowledge of ground workers and farmers needs to be shared with all of us, and with other communities. We must move beyond viewing water simply as water and treat it as a precious commodity and resource,” commented Prof Oberoi. 🏝️ 🎋 Mr Anshuman (@janshuman) Director, TERI, gave the Vote of Thanks for the inaugural session and emphasized that continuous action and learning are essential for successful watershed programme implementation. “The collective commitment towards restoring our water resources is laudable. Water and land are the very backbone of our agri-economy. We need a strong water management system to increase our agricultural productivity and food security and mitigate climate change,” added Mr Anshuman. 🎍 #sustainabledevelopment #climatechange #waterharvesting #watershed #climateaction

🚰 🌊 On the eve of World Water Day, TERI hosted the 4th Water Sustainability Awards 2024-25, were hosted by TERI in association with @UNDP_India & @DoWRRDGR_MoJS, Govt. of India . 🎖️ 🏆 In his welcome remarks, Mr @janshuman, Director TERI said, “Today's gathering provides us with an opportunity to pause and reflect on one of the most pressing challenges of our time, which is safeguarding our water resources in the face of the climate change.” Dr @sksarkarteri, Distinguished Fellow TERI, observed, “Glaciers are essential for the agricultural industry, clean energy production and ecosystems. If the glaciers melt rapidly, it will cause uncertainty to water flows, and contribute to the loss of biodiversity, endemic species as well as loss of traditional life.” Dr Bharat Lal, Secretary General, @India_NHRC gave the Keynote Address. He shared, “We need some serious action now and focus on our glaciers. Especially in South Asia, with three major river basins: Indus, Brahmaputra and Ganges – glaciers are pertinent for our water needs.” A special panel discussion was also held in the event, which was moderated by Mr Rajeev Kumar Mittal, DG, NMCG. Mr Mittal stated, “Because of various factors, including climate change, we are observing glacial retreat, altered flow of rivers and the phenomena of glacial outburst flood.”

💧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 💧 Mr Anshuman, Director, Water Resources Division, TERI, recently participated in the Power-Gen Water Summit and Awards hosted by the Council of Enviro Excellence (CEE). During the event, he shared key insights from #industrialwateraudits, including those for #ThermalPowerPlants, highlighting actionable strategies to benchmark #wateruseefficiency in water-intensive sectors across India. It’s inspiring to see these industries taking proactive steps to reduce specific water consumption—a meaningful stride toward a #sustainablewater future! 🌱 #WaterSustainability #ThermalPowerPlants #Efficiency #SustainableDevelopment

Mr @janshuman, Director, TERI, chaired a session 'Challenges in Water Sector Infrastructure' during the 8th India Water Week 2024 on significant themes- #WaterSanitation and #Hygiene (WASH), and Improvement in #WaterUseEfficiency in Existing #WaterInfrastructure. He mentioned, "India has made significant progress in the #watersector with the mission like #JalJeevanMission but a long way still to go for the country. The per capita water consumption is declining and we are still facing high #waterleakage issue in many cities.” "While challenges are many and there is long way to go, an integrated approach to address the issue is required along with critical #policyintervention from the government." The session was Co-Chaired by Ms Amal Talbi, Global Lead for Climate Resilient Irrigation, @WorldBank The Keynote Address was delivered by Ms @DinaUmali, Regional Director, Sustainable Development, @WorldBank. The participants also presented their research papers at the session. @gamma_mu | @tuhinbanerji | @Naehaa #IndiaWaterWeek2024 #WaterInfrastructure #WaterConservation #SustainableWaterManagement #ClimateResilientIrrigation #PolicyIntervention

📢#Take3 Watch Mr @janshuman, Director, TERI, highlight the rapid expansion of urban areas with #ClimateChange and the depletion of natural water reservoirs. Watch▶️ youtu.be/E2vRdBLj6DI #WaterScarcity #Water #BangaloreWaterCrisis

Mr @janshuman, Director, TERI, being felicitated by Hon'ble Minister @gssjodhpur, @JalShaktiMin, Government of India, for his contributions as jury member at @TheWaterDigest Water Awards 2024. #WaterAction #SDG6

Shri @gssjodhpur, Hon’ble Union Minister, @JalShaktiMin, in his video message, expressed appreciation for the work done by TERI and look forward to future collaboration.

TERI launched a policy brief at #WSDS2024 on “Benchmarking Industrial Water Use Efficiency in India: Opportunities for Water-Intensive Industries” was launched. #WaterEfficiency

Mr @janshuman, Director, TERI, highlighted that the policy brief aims to review the current #WaterUse practices in water-intensive industries and attempts to facilitate the setting up of the potential benchmarks for water use in these industries in India.

TERI along with @VITObelgium, and @EU_in_India organized a Pavitra Ganga Final Conference on 'Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: Challenges and Solutions in India' today.

Talking about the project, Mr @janshuman, Director, TERI, noted, "This project has a combination of innovative technologies, governance and smart monitoring components along with learning platforms, stakeholder engagement as pillars of institution."

The event was graced by Ms @archanavarmaIAS, Mission Director, @nwmgoi, @MinOfJalShakti, @DrVibhaDhawan, DG, TERI, Dr @sksarkarteri, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, Mr @janshuman, Director, TERI, & Mr Mannu ji Upadhyay, Director, Bureau of Water Use Efficiency, @nwmgoi.

Mr @janshuman, Director, TERI participated in the “8th India Water Impact Summit”, jointly organised by @CgangaOrg, @cleanganganmcg, and @MoJSDoWRRDGR on November 22 & 23.

At the summit, Mr Anshuman emphasized on the need for enhancing #wastewater reuse and resources recovery to assist river health, with cost beneficial & scientifically proven solutions along with adequate #policy support and #stakeholder engagement.