Did you know #Rickshaws were first seen in #Japan in the 19th century? These were traditionally a two-wheel vehicle, pulled by a person. These evolved to harness mechanical power & then #motors & now #electricity. You can still find traditional rickshaws in some places. When was the last time you hopped on a cycle rickshaw? Comment below.



#StreesForLife #SustainableMobility #UrbanMobilityIndia #ParaTransit

Female family members of a road crash victim often take up an extra job in addition to the burden of daily household chores & caregiving. This impact remains underreported in policy making and increases time poverty. PC: V Srinivasan on Unsplash #RoadSafety #RoadAccidents 

Vetiver blinds can be used to cool your home, without resorting to cooling appliances. To make full use of this cooling mechanism, sprinkle water on the vetiver blinds twice or thrice in a day. As the wind passes through the blinds, it brings down the temperature of your home.

#Summer #HeatWave #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

A study by University of Michigan estimates that by the end of this century, pollen emissions could begin 40 days earlier due to #ClimateChange leading to allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, sneezing or rashes, to serious conditions, such as difficulty breathing or anaphylaxis. #ActOnClimate

Keep these safety precautions to ensure that your credit and debit cards are not compromised!

#CreditCard #DigitalIndia #InternetSafety #MobileBanking #Passwords #OTP #Scams #OnlineFrauds

Motorised paratransit such as autorickshaws and share auto-rickshaws are popular across India. They are perfect for short-distance commutes and reaching major public transits. They are fast, easy and plentiful. Regularising this sector by providing route maps, pick up/drop off points and parking spaces, will fully tap into the potential of these modes.

#SustainableMobility #UrbanMobilityIndia #OneCityForAll #InclusiveCities #Accessibility #Chennai #ParaTransit #Autorickshaw #ShareAuto #India

Tamil Nadu shows the highest post-crash costs incurred due to income loss. The extra costs on post-crash care or the victim’s funeral destabilises family budgets and increases Out Of Pocket Expenditure, a burden felt more severely by low income households. This calls for implementation of the interim compensation as per Section 164A of the MVAA, 2019. PC: Ayaneshu Bhardwaj on Unsplash

#RoadSafety #RoadAccidents #StreetsforKids #SadakSurakshaJeevanRaksha #Responsibility #Families #Driving #PostCrashCare #SaferRoadsTamilNadu #SaferDrivers #MVAA2019

Ecosystems with their #biodiversity provide several life-supporting services such as food, climate regulation & clean water. However human actions have impacted nearly 75% of land & 66% of the marine environment leading to biodiversity collapse. #ConserveBiodiversity #SaveLives