Date: 23rd September, 2026  

Venue: Rahmath Banquet Hall, Chengalpattu 

Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm

Date: 22nd September, 2026  

Venue: Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Date: 4th October 2026 

Venue: Femina Hotel, Trichy

1. Introduction

Under the Accelerating Adoption of Renewable Energy by Improving Stakeholder Participation in Tamil Nadu project, CAG held half-day Solar PV Awareness and Career Orientation Workshops at government and private ITIs and polytechnic colleges. Final-year students of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrician, and Mechanical Auto Electrical & Electronics took part in these workshops. 

As part of the Accelerating Adoption of Renewable Energy by Improving Stakeholder Participation in Tamil Nadu, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) organised Solar Melas across four districts. The initiative aimed to create awareness among electricity consumers about the benefits, installation process, financial assistance and available opportunities under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Solar Melas were conducted across four districts using a common implementation approach.

Climate Action Month 2026 was an incredible success, reaching over 6,000 individuals, including students and the general public. Throughout July, a series of engaging events took place across schools, colleges, public parks, and other venues. These events creatively conveyed the urgent message of climate change through a variety of artistic expressions, such as music performances, mime acts, and other art forms. The month served as a powerful platform for raising awareness and inspiring action on climate issues.

Date: 11 August 2026

Venue: Hotel Hablis, Guindy, Chennai

Consumer electrical safety in Tamil Nadu remains a significant public safety challenge, with defective consumer-side installations accounting for the overwhelming majority of electrical deaths in the state.