TERI University and Coca-Cola Join Hands to set up Department of Regional Water Studies

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TERI University and Coca-Cola Join Hands to set up Department of Regional Water Studies

TERI University has joined hands with The Coca-Cola Foundation to launch the ‘Coca-Cola Department ofRegional Water Studies'.Dr. Leena Srivastava, Vice-Chancellor of TERI University andAsim Parekh, Vice President, Technical and Supply Chain, Coca-Cola India and South West Asia launched the program at the TERI University Campus, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

The National Water Policy (2012) issued by the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India lists some key areas of resource and capability scarcity in the management of water resources. The Policy states the ‘The lack of adequate trained personnel for scientific planning, utilizing modern techniques and analytical capabilities incorporating information technology constrains good water management.' It also states that ‘A holistic and inter-disciplinary approach at water related problems is missing' and that ‘The public agencies in charge of taking water related decisions tend to take these on their own without consultation with stakeholders, often resulting in poor and unreliable service characterized by inequities of various kinds.'

Coca-Cola and the TERI University have come together to set up an academic department to respond to these needs of creating new knowledge and capacity in water related issues. To be named the Coca-Cola Department of Regional Water Studies, it will examine water issues in an interdisciplinary framework, bringing in cultural, educational and scientific factors as well as religious, ethical, social, political, legal, institutional and economic dimensions towards a better, holistic approach to water management.

The Program aims to develop a globally competitive cadre of young water management professionals, scientifically manage water resources in the country with the help of research, development and new technologies, as well as build capability for various stakeholders who can influence policy and implement research effectively.

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