The Public Newsense (October - December 2023)
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.
A multistakeholder forum on Sustainable Production and Consumption
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RTI reply from the Reserve Bank of India regarding residential rooftop solar loans under Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
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Current News: Volume VIII, Issue 12, December 2023
Highlights
- Charging Electric vehicles - a tariff conundrum?
- Simple measures for Electricity consumers to participate in the circular economy - Do It Yourself series (Part - 7)
- Demand for electricity in T.N. increases by more than 7.5% in 10 months
- Non-fossil fuels account for 44% of India's power generation capacity - power minister
- Countries promise clean energy boost at COP28 to push out fossil fuels
- Consumer Focus - Ombudsman Case
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Consumer Update (November - December 2023)
Consumer Protection is one of CAG's core areas of work and as part of our efforts to educate and inform consumers on various consumer issues and related happenings, including our own activities, we publish "Consumer Update", a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
Understanding environmental attitudes among college students in Tamil Nadu
Delving into the environmental attitudes of college students in Tamil Nadu, our study reveals that students have a fondness for nature, a commitment to conservation, but show neutrality on key issues such as eco centric concern. Additionally, we convened a workshop involving academicians, researchers, environmentalists, and journalists to revisit the existing UGC environmental studies curriculum. The outcome report and model syllabus from this workshop serves as an addendum to the main report.
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Between breath and behaviour: Examining the correlation between ambient air quality and violent crime in Chennai
It is high time to initiate a dialogue on the intricate relationship between air quality and violent crime. Although our recent study conducted in Chennai found a weak correlation, more research is needed. Do read our report for further insights.
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Survey questionnaire on public perceptions of single use plastic usage in Tamil Nadu
This survey questionnaire was used to obtain data on public perceptions of single use plastic usage in Tamil Nadu.
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The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board in Retrospect: An Examination of Selected Parameters from 2017 to 2022
An in-depth analysis of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s structure, leadership, and capacity for the years 2017-2022. This study explores gaps and offers insights for better environmental management in Tamil Nadu. Dive into the report for more details.
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