Power theft, an all too common malady in India, results in loses worth crores of rupees every year. In this article, we review some of the interventions the government has undertaken to minimise loss due to power theft.

The power sector is one of the most highly stressed sectors, so the financial crisis surrounding the Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) group prompted us to take s a closer look into the business as a whole. We share some insights into their subsidiaries, source of procurement, debt structure, and long-term power purchase agreements.

The rising global demand for land and natural resources has made its protection an urgent priority, particularly against government-sponsored land use changes and acquisition. CAG organised a public discussion about Chennai’s land transformations and the implications for its resilience.

Home buyers spend years in various consumer fora to have their conflicts with real estate developers addressed. Our researchers examine whether the new RERA (Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016) address these.

The concentration of chemical industries and thermal power plants in the industrial taluks of Thoothukudi district leads to a mixture of several contaminating sources. Based on a survey on wellbeing, and impacts on agriculture and water, we found an overall negative association between industrialisation and quality of life in the public mind.

Highlights

• A Note on Standby power (Part 2)
• India targets 100 GW installed capacity of solar energy by 2022
• Consumer Focus - Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum Case (CGRF)
• Solar, a key option in the Saudi renewable energy strategy.
• ECC Voice - Procedure for obtaining Agriculture service connection (Tamil).

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Consumer Update, a bi-monthly e-newsletter, is aimed at educating and informing consumers on consumer issues and related happenings, including CAG's activities. 

In this issue, we shall explore the various mitigation measures available to reduce the impact of coal-fired power plants on aquatic and marine ecosystems

Highlights

• Ceiling fans: Selection Criteria and Energy Efficiencies (Part 2)
• New solar policy in the works in Tamil Nadu.
• Maharashtra ready to unveil energy calculator.
• Consumer Focus - Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum Case (CGRF)
• By 2023 LED Lighting Market is Expected to Reach $70 Billion.
• ECC Voice - Precautions to prevent accidents during the rainy season (Do's and Dont's) (Tamil) (Part 2).

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Highlights 
1. Ceiling fans: Selection criteria and energy efficiencies
2. Secret of Tamil Nadu’s energy: Wind and Water
3. EESL’s big challenge: Make cheaper, evolved electric vehicles 
4. Consumer Focus - Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum Case (CGRF) 
5. ECC Voice - Precautions to prevent accidents during the rainy season (Do's and Dont's) (Tamil)

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