BWI: TERI University Celebrates its 10th Anniversary, Reaffirming its Commitment to Contribute Globally as a Seat of Advanced Learning in the Realms of Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development

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Source: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Monday, October 26, 2009 06:00 PM IST (12:30 PM GMT)
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TERI University Celebrates its 10th Anniversary, Reaffirming its Commitment to Contribute Globally as a Seat of Advanced Learning in the Realms of Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
To Build a New Consciousness on Social and Environmental Sustainability a Three Day Fest Aahvaan- The Awakening Call Celebrated

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Monday, October 26, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- On the occasion of completion of ten glorious years, TERI University reaffirmed its commitment to contribute globally by serving society as a seat of advanced learning, and to promote learning through teaching and through creating and sharing knowledge in the realms of energy, environment, and sustainable development.

Addressing students from 12 other colleges of Delhi University, Jamia and IP university and distinguished people from various facets of life who had come for the celebrations and competitions, Dr RK Pachauri, Chancellor TERI University and Director-General TERI, while congratulating and lauding the students and staff of the university on completing 10 glorious years said, "The twenty-first century will undoubtedly represent a high point for human civilization in the development and utilization of knowledge on an unprecedented scale. We are living in a period of rapid change when skills and expertise in several fields are expanding across the globe and depth and rigor of education needed to create new frontiers at a brisk rate is required. Here is where TERI University finds its self uniquely positioned to produce leaders in various disciplines, who not only advance in specific professions but who are also sensitive to the importance of environmental protection and the need to maintain equity, ecological security, and the wealth of global natural resources."

The TERI University has been set up as an institution of higher learning to meet this set of needs for a rapidly developing India. But, as a global institution while it draws strength from the ethos and traditions of India, the University reaches out in sourcing knowledge from across the globe. Its major strength lies in the reservoir of knowledge, experience and research experience of the parent body TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute).

TERI is a unique institution engaged not only in research that supports the objectives of sustainable development but is also a practitioner in the field and an organization that engages all types of stakeholders in fulfilling its mission. While the TERI University now boasts Doctoral, Masters and Diploma programs in the fields of Infrastructure, Business Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Water Resources Management, Geoinformatics, Plant Biotechnology, Climate Science and Policy, Economics, Renewable Energy Engineering and Management and Public Policy and Sustainable Development, the richness of programs that have been launched already and those that are in the making, present the refreshing flavour of innovation and a strong relevance for addressing the global challenges of tomorrow.

TERI University, under the guidance of Dr. R. K. Pachauri is well known for its 'green' image and appeal amongst the youth. Aahvaan implies an awakening call, and the fest had all possible flavors of the youth of today; their talent, creativity and intellect.

In keeping the university's mission of creating leaders, apart from various activities and competitions, there was an interactive session between the Youth (tomorrow's global leaders) and the global Movers and Shakers on 24th October 2009. The interactive session "Sustainability, Climate Change and Youth" sought to establish a process to promote dialogue between the youth community, government and business at all levels and to provide a platform that permits youth access to information to provide them with the opportunity to present their perspectives on policy, climate issues and business decisions.

The Key note addresses was given by Hon'ble Mr. Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for Communication and Technology, Govt of India and Dr RK Pachauri.

The other panelists included notable public figures: Mr. Ajay Jadeja, Ace Indian Cricketer, Mr. Nitin Desai(Distinguished Fellow TERI and former Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations), Mr. Philippe Welti (Ambassador of Switzerland), and Mr. Raj Chengappa, Managing Editor, India Today Magazine.

The inter-college fest, 'Aahvaan - The awakening call' was a multi-faceted, diverse and unique opportunity for students and young minds to intermingle on various aspects, be it the innovative competitions-Photography, Business Sustainability plan, newspaper ad making, treasure hunt or knowledge sharing. To add a zing, a star night lit by the rock band - Bandish, was a crowd puller.


CONTACT DETAILS
Rajiv Chhibber, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), +91 9810426698, rajivc@teri.res.in
Tushita Mukherjee, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), +91 9871204990, tushitam@teri.res.in

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