New Delhi, Delhi, India
Celebrating 25 years of Research and Innovation, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) sought inspiration and guidance from the world's 14th ranked billionaire Mukesh Ambani in defining the path towards inclusive development. Faced with the threat of climate change that would exacerbate the vulnerabilities created by economic and resource poverty, the poor in India and the world urgently need the participation and intervention of the resource rich to mitigate both their threats and vulnerabilities. TERI has identified the finding of such solutions, and their implementation, as its priority in the coming few years.
Speaking at the 6th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture organized by TERI, Mr Mukesh Ambani, shared his vision and ideologies for the country and spoke about the need of innovation to achieve excellence in the changing global scenario of rapid economic integration. He said that India is turning a new leaf and change needs to be faster, to meet global economies. "We need to transform India and vision needs to be wholistic where people can excess all opportunities, hence bring about a rapid socio-economic change. A new development model based on a comprehensive vision, exemplary leadership and extraordinary execution, is required and we to partnership with organizations like TERI to address issues like energy security, food security and poverty alleviation.
An annual affair and also the Foundation Day of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the Sixth Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture was held at The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. In the past, Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture has brought great entrepreneurs and scientific luminaries like Dr. Abdul Kalam, N R Narayanamurthy and K Kasturirangan to share their vision.
Dr Arcot Ramachandran, Chairman, TERI made the opening remark by recalling the legacy of Mr. Darbari Seth and highlighting the efforts of The Energy and Resources India (TERI) in sustaining and further enhancing his vision.
The Hon'ble Minister of Power, Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde, who was also the presiding over the ceremony, acknowledged the marvelous contribution of TERI towards extensive research both in the country and abroad and awakening the society towards issues related to climate change, power and sustainable development. He further added, "Innovation and out-of-box approach not only benefits the nation but also the common man. Further visionaries like Mukesh Ambani and organizations like TERI with their continued efforts are sure to further take the cause ahead."
Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Director-General, TERI concluded the ceremony by highlighting the endeavors of Mr. Seth and his compassionate vision. He said, "Today's lecture by Mr. Mukesh Ambani has given us a road map for the development of the country. India needs to break the barriers of the past and needs to succeed in the years to come in areas of energy security, resource management and sustainable development."
The audience was an impressive mix of dignitaries, ranging from Senior Bureaucrats, Embassy/High Commission Officials, Entrepreneurs, NGO's, Academicians, Scientists and Researchers, all remembering the great visionary.
Reliance Industries is also a member of TERI- BCSD (Business Council for Sustainable Development), an independent and credible platform initiated by TERI for Corporate leaders to address issues related to sustainable development, environmental management, social responsibility, and economic performance. Recently Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) received the 6thTERI Corporate Award for Business Response to HIV/ AIDS 2007 on May 23, 2007.
About Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture
The Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture series was initiated by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in the year 2002, in the memory and name of the institute's founder Mr. Darbari Seth. Mr. Seth was the visionary whose generosity and initiative was responsible for the establishment of TERI.
Mr Seth, a technocrat-industrialist, supported the establishment of TERI in the early 70's. Under his guidance, the institute witnessed a meteoric rise - and today has emerged as a unique developing country institution that has spread to various parts of the globe. The achievements of the institute he founded would have made Mr. Seth proud: From a modest Rs 3.5 crore corpus, it has grown more than a hundred fold. Even more importantly, TERI is recognized in India and internationally as the think tank on all issues related to sustainable development.
Source: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) (Business Wire India)
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