Dr. Nataraj was one of the first trustees of CAG. She worked within editorial and reporting capacities with Gemini News Service, International Press Service and the Indian Express group. Later, she worked as the Director, South India AIDS Action Programme.
Ms. Badar Sayeed is a senior advocate, legislator, and activist from Chennai known for her pioneering work in women's rights, minority welfare, and legal reform. She began her journey in public leadership in the 1960s and went on to become the first woman to chair the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board and the Tamil Nadu State Minorities Commission. Throughout her 38-year legal career, she has championed causes for bonded laborers, victims of violence, and prisoners’ rights. She founded the NGO ROSHNI, focusing on women’s education and empowerment. Ms. Sayeed also served as Additional Advocate General of Tamil Nadu and was elected MLA for Triplicane in 2006. She is respected for initiating key legal challenges, such as a PIL against triple talaq practices at the Madras High Court. Her enduring commitment and close association with civic groups like CAG underscore her vital role in advancing social justice in Tamil Nadu.
Mr. Panikar was a former Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu. He also served as Chairman of TIDCO. He retired as the Chairman of the State Planning Commission.
Mr. C .V. Narasimhan joined the Indian Police Service in 1948. His service included senior posts in Tamil Nadu state police and later under the central government. It included the posts of Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, and Member Secretary of the National Police Commission. He retired in 1983 as Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu. His activities after retirement chiefly concerned educational programs for school children.
Ms. Rao was the first Executive Director of CAG and was instrumental in several of its initial initiatives. For many years, Ms. Rao single handedly guided CAG and made it a professional organization. She also helped in setting up CCC – a national coalition of consumer organisations – headquartered at Delhi.
In Tamil Nadu, nearly 1 in 5 crashes and over 1 in 5 road deaths are caused by speeding. Children and senior citizens are the most at risk.
In Helsinki, lower speed limits backed by speed cameras helped bring deaths to zero.
It’s time for Chennai to slow down too. Enforce 30 km/h school zones and automated speed enforcement in Chennai. Small limits can save big lives.
Pollution is an invisible crisis: stealing our health, damaging our soils, and poisoning our waters. This #NationalPollutionControlDay, let’s bring visibility to this silent threat. Every cleaner choice, every stronger policy, every informed citizen adds up to a healthier tomorrow.
FOCUS is CAG’s climate literacy textbook created to help young learners understand their planet, the science behind climate, and the challenges we face today. With colourful illustrations, simple explanations, fun activities, and real-life examples, it turns big climate ideas into something children can easily relate to and enjoy. FOCUS helps children grow into informed, confident, and caring climate citizens. Together, we’re inspiring a new generation of climate warriors: aware, empowered, and ready to protect our planet.
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.
Our cities are drowning in congestion and pollution — but there’s a clear fix: more buses.
The Double the Bus campaign calls for exactly that: doubling our bus fleet so more people ride and fewer rely on private vehicles.
That means cleaner air, reduced emissions, and accessible public transport for all.
Where we stand now:
Right now, we have 3,407 buses on the road - that’s 715 more than last year. But this growth, while welcome, is still far from enough.