Why should climate change be included as a part of the school curriculum in India?
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”
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Consumer Update (May- June 2022)
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.
Current News: Volume VII, Issue 6, June 2022
Highlights
- “Terms and conditions” that electricity consumers need to understand
- Floating solar plant and its technology - (Part 2)
- Tangedco mulls exclusive electricity lines for agricultural connections
- India’s electricity shortages ease as wind and hydro output rises
- Covid-19 slows progress toward universal energy access
- Consumer Focus - Electricity Ombudsman Order
- ECC Voice - Success story
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RTI reply from Tiruvarur district Road Safety Committee with details of the committee members, road safety budget, minutes and reports of DRSC meetings conducted from 2018-21
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RTI reply from Tirunelveli district Road Safety Committee with road safety action plan, details of the committee members, CSO/NGO/Consumer groups, road safety budget, minutes and reports of DRSC meetings conducted from 2018-21
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An assessment of speeding concerns and their management in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
“Two wheelers and cars speed upto 75 kmph in major arterial stretches of Chennai city” says a study by CAG that highlights the concerns of speed management in the city through evidence based cases. The report also outlines priority areas to reduce speeding threats. Read to know more!
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St(o)ppwatch April - May 2022
The heatwaves we are witnessing this summer are when we are at 1C warming. Imagine when we reach a 2C or 3.5C scenario! This edition of St(o)ppwatch brings you news on the climate change effect on coastal areas, battery storage and much more!
Developing an evidence-based awareness campaign to reduce standby power loss in households of Tamil Nadu
Long running hours in standby mode can result in significant loss of energy. CAG reports here on standby power loss practices across rural and urban households in Tamil Nadu together with a campaign strategy for awareness and outreach.
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Current News: Volume VII, Issue 5, May 2022
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- All you need to know about electricity safety regulations (Part-6)
- Floating solar plant and its technology - (Part 1)
- TN produces more renewable power, but Tangedco has no plans to store it
- India's heat wave highlights need to switch from coal to solar
- UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025 launched
- Consumer Focus - Electricity Ombudsman Order
- ECC Voice - Success story
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