Coal is the single biggest contributor to anthropogenic climate change and impacts of climate change are likely to increase the frequency of the hazards that coastal areas already face. To reduce or avoid, potential losses from hazards, assure prompt and appropriate assistance to victims of disaster a disaster management plan (DMP) is framed. Are these plans inclusive? Are they being effective? This survey-based report presents the perception & knowledge of locals & experts on coastal based disaster management plans (DMP) & suggestions to frame ideal DMP. 

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) conducted capacity building programmes for students of 7th to 10th standard  in the following schools during the month of January - February 2020.

1.    Government High School, Thalakudi, Tiruchirappalli District on January 29, 2020

2.    Government Model Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Manachanallur, Tiruchirappalli District on February 03, 2020

3.    Government Boys’ High school, Manachanallur, Tiruchirappalli District on February 04, 2020

Recently, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) conducted capacity building programmes in government schools on energy efficiency and energy conservation. The sessions were attended by students of grade 9 to 12 of Chennai Higher Secondary Schools (CHSS) and Chennai Girls Higher Secondary Schools (CGHSS). We received a very good response from the children who asked a lot of interesting questions.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has been taking multiple initiatives including those related to vehicular and road engineering as well as educational measures for raising awareness in the field of Road Safety.