Headquarters The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003, India Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles delivers a special address; TERI also launches the official website for WSDS 2027 New Delhi, 21 August 2026: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) commemorated Founder’s Day 2026 with the 25th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture, bringing together senior policymakers, thought leaders, experts and TERI colleagues to reflect on India’s sustainability journey and the imperative for collaborative action towards a resilient and sustainable future. The event, held at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, featured Shri Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Government of India, who delivered the Special Address on the occasion of TERI Founder’s Day. In the Welcome Address and opening remarks, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI paid tribute to the founders and reflected on the vision and legacy that continues to guide the Institute’s work towards a sustainable future. Dr Dhawan shared, “The vision of our founders, Mr J.R.D. Tata and Mr Darbari Seth, and the leadership of Dr R.K. Pachauri, TERI’s Founder Director General, made this journey a reality. Established initially with a focus on research in renewable energy, TERI gradually diversified its work across critical areas such as climate change, air pollution, waste management and sustainable infrastructure, including transport, buildings and smart cities. Our work has also expanded to sustainable agriculture through emerging technologies such as nanofertilizers, improved biofertilizers, and bioremediation. From its beginnings as a research institution, TERI has evolved into a global think tank, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that the knowledge and solutions generated through its research reach the communities and stakeholders for whom they are intended.” Shri Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI,