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.

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.

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. 

 Do you prefer using your own vehicle when you go shopping in Pondy Bazaar? Have you struggled to find parking in the past? Now, Pondy Bazaar has a covered multilevel parking facility to keep your vehicle safe! Let us know what you think about this new addition below!

BEE star ratings are designed to help consumers make informed choices when purchasing a household appliance. Choosing an appliance with more stars will help cut down on your energy bills. But also importantly, it will help slow down climate change. Will you do your bit? 

Dry your clothes under the sun instead of using a dryer. Sunlight is a natural, energy-free way to freshen and disinfect your laundry. By skipping the dryer, you save electricity and extend the life of your clothes. Small actions, big impact!

Sedentary lifestyles have come to define our modern lives. With our cities becoming increasingly fit only for motorised vehicles, getting movement and activity into our daily lives is becoming a challenge. We need to actively plan to get our minimum dose of exercise to keep our heart healthy. Reduce long periods of sitting by moving or standing regularly. Small changes, like taking the stairs, or walking to your local shop can significantly support healthy blood pressure and overall wellness.

People often tend to park their vehicles anywhere as long as a ‘No Parking’ board is not put up. However, when they are parked on footpaths or places where it causes traffic obstruction, it can lead to vehicles being towed and fines for unauthorised parking.

After Pondy Bazaar was renovated, the Pondy Bazaar road transformed into a one-way street, with wide pavements and more restrictive vehicular movement. Do you believe this change has been effective in traffic management and reducing vehicle congestion? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.