Human Rights Impact Assessment is an instrument to measure the impact of business practices and policies on human rights. The article briefly explores CAG's work on the health impacts of waste done in the context of the HRIA project at Kodungaiyur to hold businesses accountable for waste management.
Electricity regulations and policies in India have enshrined the basic need of consumers to be provided with reliable and quality supply of power. Given the importance of power supply quality, this report inquires into the quality and reliability of power supply in select districts of Tamil Nadu.
The process of mapping is complex, and wrought with errors. This brief piece looks at the various methodologies employed by CAg's Transparent Cities Network team in Ranchi to map slums and minimise error.
In our last issue, we looked at how different sectors contribute to pollutants in the air we breathe, of which ozone is one of the major pollutants. This article explores properties of ozone that make it a pollutant on Earth's surface and the impacts of ground level ozone on climate and health.
Consumer Update, a bi-monthly e-newsletter, is aimed at educating and informing consumers on consumer issues and related happenings, including CAG's activities.
ECC Cuddalore conducted outreach meetings in Meethikudi on August 29, 2018, and Katumannarkudi on September 12, 2018. The purpose of the meetings was to promote and create awareness about the ECC and providing support with consumer complaints. The outreach meeting was organized by Mr.Ambikapathi, ECC Coordinator, and Mr. Balasubramaniam, ECC Advisor. Mr.Ambikapathi explained the objective of the outreach meeting, and described the functions and role of the ECC to the participants.
ECC Salem conducted outreach meetings at Sankar Nagar on August 27, 2018, Kondalampati on September 9, 2018, and Somampatti on October 15, 2018. The objective of the meetings was to create awareness about ECC, educate consumers about electricity rights and energy governance. The meeting was organized by Mr.Prabhakar, ECC Coordinator and Mr.Muthuswamy, ECC Advisor.
ECC Tirunelveli conducted outreach meetings in Tirunelveli district at Tharuvai (August 27, 2018), Palayamkottai (September 9, 2018), and Vilagam (October 9, 2018). The objective of the meetings was to educate consumers on the importance of electricity rules and regulations and create awareness about ECC. The meeting was organized by Mr.Muthusamy, ECC Coordinator and Mr.Shanmugam, ECC Advisor.
ECC Tiruvallur, conducted outreach meetings at Mannurpet on August 29, 2018, Arambakkam on September 15, 2018, and Varadharajapuram on October 29, 2018, in Tiruvallur District. The purpose of the meetings was to create awareness about ECC and educate the consumer on electricity rights and energy efficiency. The meetings were organized by Mr. M. Dhanraj, ECC Coordinator, and Mr. Nagarajan, ECC Volunteer.