The Public Newsense (April-June 2024)
Read about the latest on those policies and events that shape our city, our nation and the world around us. And read about CAG's latest work across our different areas of work.
Building consumer awareness in the electricity sector - Chhattisgarh
This series of posters was developed as part of our ongoing work in Chhattisgarh to to facilitate consumer and civil society organization involvement in the electricity sector.
Entities of Chhattisgarh power sector:
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Manikandan M
Manikandan is a researcher with the Electricity Governance team. He graduated from Pondicherry University with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Energy Technology. His prior experience include a teaching position as Assistant Professor in engineering in a college affiliated to Anna University; and then as Junior Research Fellow at the Institute for Energy Studies, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, on the "Solar Desalination," project. The project was funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). He is currently pursuing a part-time Ph.D. program at Anna University. His passion lies in utilizing energy solutions to contribute towards the creation of a more sustainable society.
Email: manikandan.m@cag.org.in
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Pedal for progress- A survey of livelihood cyclists in Chennai
CAG's survey in Chennai highlights the everyday challenges faced by livelihood cyclists. Cyclists reported a stark lack of safe cycle paths and parking facilities. Better infrastructure and courteous motorists will go a long way to creating safer spaces for our cyclists.
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Current News: Volume IX, Issue 5, May 2024
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Consumer awareness programme on telecom services
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சென்னையை அச்சுறுத்தும் குப்னப எரிவுலைகள்!
கழிவு மேலாண்மை சார்ந்த பல்வேறு சூழலியல் சிக்கல்களை சந்தித்து கொண்டு இருக்கும் சென்னை மாநகருக்கு மற்றும் ஒரு பிரச்சனையாக வந்து இருக்கும் இந்த குப்பையில் இருந்து மின்சாரம் தயாரிக்கும் எரியுலைகள் ஆபத்தை விளைவிக்க கூடியது என்பதை விளக்கும் வகையில் Poovulagin Nanbargal, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group, Centre for Financial Accountability மற்றும் Chennai Climate Action Group அமைப்புகளின் கூட்டறிக்கை.
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Ashika Arunachalam
Ashika is Communications Associate at CAG. She has previously worked in the field of Digital Marketing. She holds an MA Communications and Media Studies. She is an enthusiastic individual with an entrepreneurial mindset, willing to create a positive impact in the world. She is also a passionate singer-songwriter. Her hobbies include playing the guitar, and chess. She is inclined towards spirituality.
Email : ashika.arunachalam@cag.org.in
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Representation to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in light of the Supreme Court judgement exempting lawyers from the purview of the Consumer Protection Act
CAG's representation to the Department of Consumer Affairs, asking that the Supreme Court's judgement placing lawyers outside of the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, be reconsidered, as such a move will defeat the very purpose of the Act, and will be detrimental to wider consumer interest.
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St(o)ppwatch April - May 2024
Citizens of the world are waking up and feeling the heat, literally and metaphorically. This edition of St(o)ppwatch brings you news on landmark climate decisions, climate justice, young climate leaders and much more.