Rooftop Solar Awareness Workshop,Vaidyanathan Street, Shenoy Nagar.

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) conducted a Rooftop Solar Awareness Workshop at Vaidyanathan Street, Shenoy Nagar on Wednesday , 24 September, from 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM. The workshop was attended  by  approximately 20 participants (all living in independent homes) from Shenoy Nagar. 

Workshop Overview

#India’s rapid urbanisation demands smarter choices in how we produce and consume. From cutting food waste and conserving resources to choosing eco-friendly products and supporting circular economies, responsible consumption is vital for a sustainable future. #SDG12 #SustainableIndia

From trash to treasure, our visit to the micro-composting centre showed college students how organic waste can become a valuable resource for soil and farming. It was a powerful reminder that waste segregation and composting are key to sustainable lifestyle. Let’s compost today for a greener tomorrow!

We pride ourselves on our young population. Yet 66.4% of road crash victims in 2023 were between 18-45 years. Every such loss brings not only emotional trauma but also severe financial strain, especially for low-income households. It’s time to act now - better road design, stricter enforcement, and safer driving habits can save lives.

Heavy-duty trucks make up only a small share of India’s fleet, but they’re responsible for 71% of transport CO₂ emissions.

With freight traffic set to rise, so will fuel use and oil imports.

Stricter fuel-efficiency norms are critical to cut pollution and save fuel.

Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFÉ) norms, introduced in 2017 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, are rules to make vehicles more fuel-efficient.

They aim to:

Cut CO₂ emissions

Reduce oil use, especially imported oil

Lower air pollution

Today, let us remember that small choices can make a big impact. By leaving your car at home and choosing to walk, cycle or take public transport, you are helping to:

Conserve fossil fuel 
Reduce air pollution 
Ease traffic congestion 
Save Money 
Improve your health and well being

Let’s reimagine our cities as cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable spaces. 

By 2030, nearly 600 million Indians will live in cities, straining housing, transport, and resources. #SDG11 calls for affordable housing, green transport, and resilient urban planning so cities remain safe, inclusive, and sustainable. #Act4SDGs #UrbanFuture

A little sharing goes a long way!
Students came together to host a thrift shop, showing how reusing, exchanging, and supporting each other can make sustainable living simple and joyful. And the best part is we can all start small and create such sharing spaces in our own communities too!

Our research on safe school zones revealed startling findings—air pollution levels spike during school opening and closing hours. The culprit? Heavy traffic congestion from drop-offs and pick-ups, leading to dangerous emission surges right when children are most exposed. At the launch of our Safe School Zones report, Dr. K. Divyalakshmi shared practical recommendations—captured in the slides—to help protect children from the harmful effects of air pollution.