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New Delhi [India], July 20: For generations, choosing an undergraduate degree meant selecting a single discipline and building a career around it. Today, that approach is rapidly changing. As industries become increasingly interconnected, employers are seeking graduates who can think beyond traditional academic boundaries, combine knowledge from multiple fields, and adapt to emerging challenges.
From artificial intelligence and biotechnology to sustainability and data analytics, many of the careers shaping the future no longer fit neatly within one subject. This evolution is encouraging universities to rethink how undergraduate education is designed, moving away from rigid academic structures towards flexible, interdisciplinary learning that allows students to develop both specialised expertise and broader perspectives.
The careers emerging today rarely belong to a single discipline. Whether it is economics with data analytics, environmental studies with economics, or management with sustainability, graduates with expertise across complementary disciplines are better equipped to address evolving industry and societal needs. This interdisciplinary approach develops the knowledge, adaptability, and problem-solving skills increasingly expected across industry, research, and the public sector.
Recognising these changing expectations, TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS), a UGC-recognised Deemed-to-be University established by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), is reimagining undergraduate education through interdisciplinary learning, flexible academic pathways, and a research-led approach to teaching. Building on TERI's internationally recognised legacy in sustainability research and policy, the university prepares students to understand and address real-world challenges across science, business, technology, public policy, and the environment.
Academic Flexibility for Modern Careers
One of the defining features of this new approach to undergraduate education is the flexibility it offers students to shape their academic journey. Through a Major and Minor structure, students can combine complementary disciplines to build a stronger and more relevant academic profile.
Imagine a student pursuing a Major in Economics while choosing a Minor in Data Science. Alongside developing a strong understanding of economic theory and policy, they also gain analytical and computational skills that are increasingly valued across finance, consulting, government, and research.
At TERI SAS, this interdisciplinary approach is embedded across undergraduate programmes, enabling students to personalise their learning while connecting knowledge across disciplines to suit their interests and career aspirations.
Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) enables students to graduate with an Honours or Honours with a Research degree. Selected programmes also offer an integrated Master's pathway, creating a seamless progression for students wishing to pursue higher studies.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Beyond the curriculum, TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS) provides a research-oriented learning environment where science, business, technology, economics, and sustainability intersect. Students engage with contemporary challenges while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that are valued across professions.
Learning also extends beyond academics through student-led clubs and campus activities that encourage leadership, teamwork, and personal development, helping students build skills and experiences outside the classroom.
Located in the heart of New Delhi, at Vasant Kunj, the university offers access to government institutions, research organisations, and industry, creating opportunities that complement classroom learning. For students relocating from other cities, TERI SAS also offers on-campus hostel facilities for girls, providing a supportive residential environment as they pursue their academic journey.
Building on TERI's recognised legacy in sustainability research and policy, TERI SAS connects classroom learning with real-world challenges, preparing graduates for careers in industry, research, public policy and higher education through a multidisciplinary perspective.
"The future of undergraduate education lies in preparing students to think beyond disciplinary boundaries. As industries evolve and societal challenges become more interconnected, universities must create opportunities for students to combine knowledge, engage with research, and develop the confidence to understand and solve real-world problems. At TERI SAS, our Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes, with options for Honours and Honours with Research, encourage students to build strong disciplinary foundations while exploring ideas across fields through interdisciplinary learning and research."
- Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, TERI SAS
Choosing the Right Undergraduate Journey
Choosing an undergraduate programme today is about more than selecting a subject. It is about choosing a university that encourages curiosity, academic exploration, and lifelong learning.
With interdisciplinary pathways, research opportunities, and a future-focused curriculum, TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS) reflects a new vision of undergraduate education. It offers students the opportunity to build an education that matches their interests, supports their ambitions, and prepares them to contribute meaningfully in an increasingly interconnected world.
To learn more about undergraduate programmes, academic pathways, and admissions, visit www.terisas.ac.in.
TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS) is a UGC-recognised Deemed-to-be University established by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), one of India's leading research institutions in sustainability research and education. Located in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, near the Aravalli Biodiversity Park, TERI SAS offers research-driven undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across Sustainability, Energy, Data Science, Economics, Biotechnology, Climate Science, Geoinformatics, Public Policy, Renewable Energy, Management, Law, Sustainable Development, and Environmental Studies.
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Dirty water and muck have accumulated in the 23 wastewater ponds in the rural areas of the district over the years, impacting groundwater recharge, said the officials
Twenty-three wastewater ponds in rural areas of Gurugram district are being revived to facilitate groundwater recharge and ensure long-term benefits to locals, said representatives of GuruJal on Monday.
GuruJal is an integrated water management initiative of the district administration which focuses on tackling water scarcity, groundwater depletion, flooding, and water stagnation in Gurugram.
“We are currently working on rejuvenating 23 wastewater ponds in the rural areas of the district, where dirty water and muck have accumulated over the years, impacting groundwater recharge. This water first needs to be treated and then the pond can be refilled. The technology used to treat the water will be decided after the water is sent to authorised labs for testing,” said Osho Kalia, a senior member of GuruJal.
“Locals will also be involved in the projects as we request them to take care of these ponds in the long run,” Kalia added.
These 23 ponds include wastewater ponds in Iqbalpur, Khentawas, Daula, Mojabad, Bhorakalan, Nawada, Budhera, Daultabad, Bilaspur, Tajnagar, Hariahera, Palasoli, Kasan, Wazirpur, Chandla Dungerwas, Dharampur, Binola, Goriawas, Bhaganki, Bhorakalan, Bilaspur Kalan, Mankrola and Syed Mohamamdpur.
These ponds have different timelines for completion, with work at some ponds like Mojabad being completed and currently in the monitoring stage, said representatives from GuruJal. The rejuvenation work for all the ponds is likely to be completed by next year.
The technologies to be used to treat the water include root zone technology (a natural treatment process wherein water is purified using the roots of plants), bio-filter technology (wherein waste water is filtered using biofilters like sand, gravel, or other filter medium grain, which are covered with biofilms--thin layer which has bacteria and microorganisms. These biofilms help break down the organic matter in the waste water, which is then released into the pond), advance eco-reactor technology, and dewatering), advance eco-reactor technology (a green alternative to waste water treatment, where organic and inert substance is mixed in specific formulation which creates an ecosystem with microbes, enzymes, worms that treats the waste water) and dewatering (wherein all the waste water from the pond is removed using machines to clean the bottom layer of the pond).
According to authorities, these ponds have turned into wastewater ponds because sewage, waste from cattle, dirty water from households is dumped here. Due to this, a layer of muck has formed at the bottom of these ponds, which prevents water from percolating into the ground.
Kalia said that the ponds will first be dewatered and desilted and a mini wastewater treatment plant will be installed at the pond. All water sources from the village will be connected to this plant, so that in the future only treated water is released into the water bodies.
Shiv Singh Rawat, superintending engineer of irrigation and water resources, Gurugram, said, “Initially there was no concept of wastewater ponds as water from wells or ponds was utilised and the ground would soak in the rest because of less concretisation. But over the years, wastewater generated from households was released into the ponds, polluting the existing water there. Now, with these projects, village-specific solutions are being provided, which will help the groundwater table recharge.”
According to the records of the district administration, a population of over 200,000 is dependent on some of the ponds, such as those in Daula, Mojabad and Khentawas.
At the pond in Daula, Sohna block, where authorities are using root zone technology, 17,321 kilolitres of water can be recharged every year by treating 91,250 kilolitres of wastewater. At Mojabad’s pond in Pataudi block, where the same technology is being used, 15,300 kilolitres of water can be recharged every year, authorities said. At Khentawas pond in Farrukhnagar block, 26,397 kilolitres of water can be recharged every year. At Daulatabad pond, 50465 kilolitres of water can be recharged every year.
GuruJal installed a piezometer at the Mojabad pond in 2020, and the team said it is planning to install more such meters at every pond under the Atal Bhujal Yojana, a central scheme for water conservation. A piezometer is a device that can measure the groundwater level and give daily updates.
In January 2020, the groundwater level at the Mojabad pond was 39.5m. In two years, the water level at this pond has increased by two metres and was measured at 37.2m on Friday morning, authorities said.
Experts working on groundwater conservation, however, said that these systems can work in the long run only if the community is involved.
Fawzia Tarannum, assistant professor, department of regional water studies, TERI School of Advanced Studies, said that these technologies can work for up to 15-20 years, helping groundwater recharge, providing water for cattle and agricultural use, only provided there is a proper maintenance mechanism.
“Be it root zone or bio-filter technology, the important factors to be considered prior to installation are the estimation of the total wastewater generation, proper forecasting of increase in wastewater, choosing the right technology depending on the quality of wastewater, efficiency of the treatment system, and a sustainability plan for operation and maintenance. A community-based planning and governance system should be instituted prior to commencing the project. Community should not be looked at as just the beneficiaries but should be considered as equal partners in decision-making and implementation of the project. Outreach programmes must be undertaken to understand the community dynamics and to bring them on board. For effective participation, it is important for community to understand the benefits that they shall derive from the project. Pond rejuvenation should actually be a social, cultural, ecological and recreational revival. Ecosystems with recreational spots, benches or community spaces can be made, so that people feel the need to preserve the water body,” said Tarannum.
