Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Anmol Foundation organised a seminar discussing electricity issues of consumers in Chhattisgarh. The meeting was held on 18th April 2024 at Hotel Kingsway Raipur, Raipur. Representatives of small-scale establishments, domestic consumers, as well as representatives from the media participated. 

Checking your blood pressure is simple enough to do regularly. Just bear these points in mind to make sure your readings are accurate. Evidence shows that checking your readings periodically at home in addition to checks at a clinic help keep your blood pressure levels better. #BeatThePressure

A poorly fitting helmet is an ineffective device. BIS standard helmets are currently not available in the entire gamut of sizes that might be needed by toddlers. The latest amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules 2022, suggests bicycle helmets that comply with American and European standards as a second option. While these standards may offer alternative sizing options, it is important to be aware that there is limited crash data available on the safety and effectiveness of these bicycle helmets.

The above questionnaire was used to assess teachers' knowledge of climate change before and after the deployment of the curriculum and to measure their changes in attitudes and behaviours related to environmental sustainability. Further, the questionnaire on teachers' reflections was documented at the end of every lesson to learn the effectiveness of the lesson plan and the challenges the teachers had to face in completing each unit.

Even the most ardent cyclist is likely to think twice before attempting a journey in Chennai's summer heat. More people on private, motorised vehicles means more congestion, more exhaust fumes, and hotter roads. We need to break this vicious cycle - and a good place to begin is by firstly creating cycle paths and secondly, keeping these summer-ready. Qatar, known for its extremely hot climate, uses a shaded and mist-cooled cycle path to provide a safe and comfortable environment for cyclists. Chennai can be a trendsetter too!.

There are different medication protocols for hypertension. Work together with your doctor to find the right one for you. #BeatThePressure

Since February 2023, mass bleaching events have been documented in coral reefs across at least 54 countries & territories. This widespread phenomenon underscores the grave threat posed by rising sea temperatures to these vital ecosystems.

The latest amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules 2022, mandates that even children as young as 9 months must be in helmets. Very young children travelling on motorbikes is a difficult problem to address as typically this is considered unsafe. However, this needs to be weighed alongside the fact that two wheeler travel is how much of India gets around. It's important that parents get to know the new rules, and engage with these. These are an important first step in the right direction.

#ChildSafety #RoadSafety #RoadAccidents 

Are you hypertensive? Talk to your doctor about the right exercises for you. #BeatThePressure #Hypertension