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Multimodal integration

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Multimodal integration can enhance Chennai's transport network, having significant benefits for both commuters and service providers. Combining various transport services with the support of the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA), can offer users a more convenient and efficient system, making public transport more accessible and convenient. How do you think we can improve our current public transport network?

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Star labels- Energy Efficiency

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The BEE label offers key information on appliances that can help you make smart choices. 
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Consumer Protection- Labelling

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The FSSAI logo is mandated to ensure customer trust and legal compliance to food safety standards. Apart from packed foods, FSSAI approval is also mandatory for businesses along the food supply chain such as food retailers, restaurants, street food vendors, and e-platforms. Know your rights as a consumer, to stay safe. 

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Poornima Jayaraj

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Poornima Jayaraj holds a PhD in Environmental Planning from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, and has a background in architecture. With extensive industrial experience across various cities in India, she later transitioned into academia, serving as an Associate Professor at multiple architecture institutes. Her research interests include wetland conservation, addressing environmental challenges through human-nature interactions, and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. She has made significant contributions to academia through publications in reputed journals, including Scopus-indexed journals. Outside her professional endeavors, Poornima is a member of People for Animals and channels her creativity as a watercolor artist and wall art enthusiast.

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Senior Researcher- Environment and Climate Action

Multimodal integration

Multimodal integration occurs when ticketing systems are fully integrated across public transportation, leading to a cost-effective network that benefits both commuters and service providers. Recently, Chennai launched the National Common Mobility Card, a new payment card that can be used for public transportation (MTC buses and metro), parking, toll payments, and retail purchases. This initiative marks a significant advancement in streamlining payment solutions for public transport in Chennai. 

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Environmental Sustainability - Phase X

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Despite India having many climate change initiatives it faces several hurdles in achieving successful climate action with inclusive adaptive and mitigating measures. Whether it is grid infrastructure and stability or policy and regulatory gaps or environmental and social concerns, addressing these challenges requires a mix of technical innovation (or assessing the technical innovation in terms of environmental safeness), supportive policies, and stakeholder engagement to ensure balanced and sustainable climate action.

In locations where people’s livelihoods are associated with environmental degradation,
and possible mitigating solutions to encourage a shift towards alternatives with fewer negative impacts or greater environmental benefits. This can be achieved through Improved access to safe, sustainable, reliable and affordable energy which can contribute significantly to the improvement of livelihoods in these communities. At the same time, opportunities for income-generating activities linked to the provision of energy services and technologies can enhance incomes and build resilience.