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World Day of Social Justice- Fair policies create a resilient future

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#ClimateJustice starts with inclusive policies! Marginalised communities bear the brunt of #ClimateChange. Policymakers must prioritise equity in #ClimateAction to ensure no one is left behind. Fair policies create a just, resilient future. #ActNow #WorldDayOfSocialJustice 

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Consumer Protection Labelling: Fortified foods

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Micronutrients are needed only in small quantities by the body, but are absolutely essential for our well-being. Deficiency of micronutrients or micronutrient malnutrition, (also known as hidden hunger), is therefore a serious health risk. One way to address this is through the addition of micronutrients into food staples, called fortified foods. These foods are identified by the 'F Plus' logo that they carry. The FSSAI outlines standards and quality parameters for fortified foods.

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Helmet Study- Strategies to ensure helmet compliance in TN

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Vietnam's public education campaign combined with strict enforcement successfully boosted helmet use. The campaign even tackled excuses like "it ruins my hair" and "it doesn't match my clothes”. The law also introduced a hefty fine, over 10 times previous penalties, and frequent police checks, ensuring compliance with the law.

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Singara Chennai- one city one card

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We've talked about multi-modal integration. The recently introduced Singara Chennai card is a great example of this, allowing a seamless travel experience between the Metro and MTC buses. What has been your experience with the card so far? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Consumer Protection Labelling: Silk mark and handloom mark

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Both silk and handloom textiles are reflective of India's long and intricate relationship with weavers - a legacy steeped in tradition and culture. Therefore consumers need certainty that their purchase is genuine, and that it supports genuine producers. The silk mark, and handloom mark are two quality assurance symbols that you can use to ascertain this.

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Current News: Volume IX, Issue 12, December 2024

Highlights

  • Clean Energy Transition and Critical Minerals : The shift from a fuel intensive to a material intensive energy system
  • Trichy’s first solar power plant inaugurated
  • India adds RE capacity by 14.2% and pipeline projects by 28.5% in one year
  • Google announces $20B renewable energy project for powering data centres
  • Consumer Focus - Ombudsman Case

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Helmet Study- helmet compliance in TN

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A recent CAG study across 11 districts in Tamil Nadu revealed that helmet compliance among children is alarmingly low, even dropping to 0% in some districts. When adults ignore the life-saving importance of helmets, they fail to prioritize safety for their children too. Let’s break this cycle - wear a helmet, and make sure your child does too. 

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