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Solar - Myths & Facts

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Do you know that a 1 kW rooftop solar PV system requires only about 100 ft2 or 10 m2 of unobstructed shadow free area on the rooftop? To determine the total space required, multiply the desired system capacity (in kW) by the space required per kW. For example, for a 3 kW system, the required roof space would be 3 kW x 100 ft2/kW, which equals 300 ft2. 

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- Decent work and economic growth

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#SDG8 is about creating opportunities for all, like fair wages, safe workplaces & sustainable growth. With India’s youth power, thriving MSMEs & growing green jobs, we can build an economy that empowers people & leaves no one behind. #Act4SDGs

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Court verdict - Safe mobility is a RIGHT

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2025 has seen courts stepping up where policies fall short, with two landmark judgments that could reshape road safety in India.

Why have our honourable courts stepped in? India faces a worsening road safety crisis: over 1.5 lakh fatalities annually.

With the judiciary taking the lead, will implementation finally follow? Let’s break it down.

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Safe School Zone - Intro

We just launched our Safe School Zones Study that focused on 3 school zones in Chennai 

With the help of children & parents, we looked at :
 How safe kids feel on the road
 If roads & crossings support walking/cycling
 What the air is like around schools

The results? There’s a lot of work to be done to make school commutes safer & healthier, that we'll share over the next few weeks. 

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Multi-stakeholder discussion on rooftop solar PV Systems in the retail market

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Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) organised an event titled ‘Multi-stakeholder Discussion on Rooftop Solar PV Systems in the Retail Market’ on August 14th, 2025. The aim of the event was to make rooftop solar accessible and attractive to a wide range of consumers, with a focus on influencing the retail sector — a critical part of the economy where rooftop solar adoption could have a positive impact. 

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Madras Day 2025 - Inspiring young changemakers for a climate-resilient future

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This #MadrasDay, Chennai celebrates its heritage while shaping a resilient future. By initiatives like including #ClimateChange curriculum & eco-clubs in schools, Climate Action Month & green restoration efforts, the city is nurturing #ClimateLiteracy & inspiring young changemakers.

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Climate Action Month 2025 - Closing event

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PRESS RELEASE

CLOSING EVENT OF THE CLIMATE ACTION MONTH 2025

Chief Guest: 

Tmt. Supriya Sahu, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary, 
Department of Environment and Climate Change, 
Government of Tamil Nadu.

 

31 July 2025

Chennai (For immediate release)

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பத்திரிக்கை வெளியீடு - பாதுகாப்பான பள்ளி மண்டலங்கள்

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பாதுகாப்பான பள்ளி மண்டலங்கள் - சென்னையில் நிலையான நீட்டிக்கத்தக்க இயக்கத்தை மேம்படுத்துதல் & பள்ளிகளுக்கான பாதுகாப்பான பாதைகளை உருவாக்குதல் 

முதன்மை விருந்தினர்: போக்குவரத்து இணை ஆணையர் திரு.பண்டி கங்காதர், ஐ.பி.எஸ்.

உரையாளர்கள்: திரு.பாஸ்கரன், உதவி ஆணையர் திட்டமிடல் (போக்குவரத்து),

A.V.வேணுகோபால், திட்ட மேலாளர், ITDP