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Voices from the last mile- personal narratives of people living with hypertension in Tiruvannamalai

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Patients receive their hypertensive medications for three months following regular non-communicable diseases health check ups under the GoTN's flagship program 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam'. Notably, these drugs are delivered to their doorstep by Women Health Volunteers. #BeatThePressure

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Road Safety- Myth and Fact

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In India, the use of high-beam headlights is regulated by the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and drivers using high beams inappropriately can be fined under the act. All vehicles are required to have a "dipper" switch to adjust high beams to prevent blinding other drivers. #StreetsforLife #Saferoads #RoadSafety #SafeMobility 

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Sustainable Transport- Meme

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Have you encountered roads like these? The footpath often becomes a bike parking area, forcing pedestrians to share the road with vehicles. Is it a matter of poor enforcement, or do we simply overlook the needs of our fellow citizens? Who is responsible for it? Share your views in the comment section below. #pedestriansafety #safestreets #pedestrianfriendly 

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Capacity Building Workshop on Electricity Savings and Renewable Energy

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Chennai, in collaboration with the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Chattisgarh Chapter and Anmol Foundation, organized a capacity building workshop on “Electricity Saving and Renewable Energy” on 5 September 2024, at Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This workshop is part of the initiative to improve traders’ awarness of energy conservation measures and renewable energy sources, thereby accelerating the clean energy transition in India.

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Capacity Building Workshop on Clean Energy Transition and Electricity Governance (Dharmapuri)

The Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with the Consumer Rights Movement, Salem organized a Capacity Building Workshop on Clean Energy Transition and Electricity Governance on 5 August 2024, in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. This workshop is part of the initiative to improve stakeholder participation for electricity governance in India, thereby accelerating the clean energy transition.

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Personal narratives of people living with hypertension in Tiruvannamalai

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In Tiruvannamalai district, 17 primary health centres were surveyed across three blocks. We surveyed to understand patient perspectives on hypertension care. Low income laborers formed a significant portion of the respondents, with many expressing high satisfaction with the functioning of their local government healthcare facilities. The government's policy of offering free assessment and medication is especially beneficial for low-income communities.

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Road Safety- Myth and Fact

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Crashes often happen at night due to disregard for traffic lights. Some signals may be off or partially operational, so it's important to understand and follow their meanings. Always drive cautiously, even if the traffic lights are off, to avoid any mishaps. 

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