Media Capacity Workshop - Report

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in association with Poovulagin Nanbargal and Asar Social Impact Advisors organised a media capacity workshop at the Raintree Hotel, Alwarpet on 15th May 2025. The workshop saw the participation of 30 media representatives, including reporters and radio representatives from various media houses in Chennai. The participants were provided with IEC materials. 

 Avoid blind spots: these are areas around larger vehicles that cannot be seen by the driver while they are at the wheel. Make sure you do not ride alongside large vehicles such as trucks and buses. You may vanish into their blind spot, which can lead to accidents. 

Turning plastic to fuel and downcycling sounds smart, but wastes energy and traps us in a dead-end loop. These aren’t real solutions, they just delay pollution, not prevent it. #PlasticCrisis #FalseSolutions #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy

The #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (SDGs) are 17 global goals set by the @UN to build a better world by 2030. Each goal has specific targets to tackle issues like poverty, health, education & #ClimateChange. Follow this space to learn more! #KnowYourSDGs #Act4SDGs 

Think you're safe online? Think again. Cybercriminals use tactics like SIM swapping and recruiting unsuspecting individuals as money mules to commit fraud. Stay informed. Stay alert. Don’t become a victim. #CyberCrimePrevention #SIMSwapping #MoneyMules #StaySafeOnline #CyberAware

Learn the ABCs of first aid to act fast in a road crash emergency. Your response in those first moments could save a life. ⏱️ Awareness is the first step to action. Take a first aid course today and be ready to make a real difference when it counts. What you can do:

1. Manage Bleeding: Address visible bleeding promptly. 

2. Support Limbs: Immobilise injured limbs to prevent further harm.

3. Provide Comfort: Offer reassurance and keep victims calm. 

"Tamil Nadu's Solar Energy Policy and Regulations: A Consumer’s Guide" provides a clear and accessible overview of the state’s key solar policies and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on the Tamil Nadu Solar Energy Policy 2019 and the 2021 Grid Interactive Solar PV Energy Generating Systems Regulations. The guide explains grid integration mechanisms such as Net Metering, Net Billing (Feed-in), and Gross Metering, outlining their eligibility criteria, capacity limits, billing methods, and available incentives.

"Residential Rooftop Solar PV Systems Technical Guide" offers in-depth technical guidance for consumers on the installation and operation of grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems. The guide explains how solar PV systems work and details key components such as solar panels (including advanced cell technologies like Mono PERC and TOPCon), inverters, AC/DC distribution boxes, cabling, earthing, lightning protection, and module mounting structures.