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Manikandan M

CAG

Manikandan’s work focuses on promoting energy efficiency and advancing energy transition. His role includes conducting energy audits at government-owned premises, preparing reports and articles on the electricity sector, and leading consumer awareness programmes on sustainable energy practices.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Energy Technology. He previously worked as Assistant Professor and then as Junior Research Fellow at the Institute for Energy Studies, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University.  

Email: manikandan.m@cag.org.in

 

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Researcher

Pedal for progress- A survey of livelihood cyclists in Chennai

CAG's survey in Chennai highlights the everyday challenges faced by livelihood cyclists. Cyclists reported a stark lack of safe cycle paths and parking facilities. Better infrastructure and courteous motorists will go a long way to creating safer spaces for our cyclists.

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சென்னையை அச்சுறுத்தும் குப்பை எரிவுலைகள்!

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கழிவு மேலாண்மை சார்ந்த பல்வேறு  சூழலியல் சிக்கல்களை சந்தித்து கொண்டு இருக்கும் சென்னை மாநகருக்கு மற்றும் ஒரு  பிரச்சனையாக வந்து இருக்கும் இந்த குப்பையில் இருந்து மின்சாரம் தயாரிக்கும் எரியுலைகள் ஆபத்தை விளைவிக்க கூடியது என்பதை விளக்கும் வகையில் Poovulagin Nanbargal, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group, Centre for Financial Accountability மற்றும் Chennai Climate Action Group அமைப்புகளின் கூட்டறிக்கை.

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Ashika Parvatham

CAG

Ashika supports CAG’s communication strategy by managing its social media channels and websites, posting content, and amplifying messaging across digital platforms to strengthen the organisation’s visibility and engagement with diverse audiences. Her role also includes coordinating digital outreach activities, assisting in content creation, producing podcasts, liaising with the press, and supporting internal, media, and stakeholder communications. She occasionally represents the organisation at workshops and meetings. 

Ashika holds an MA in Communications and Media Studies and has prior experience in digital marketing.

Email : ashika.arunachalam@cag.org.in

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Communications Associate

Representation to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in light of the Supreme Court judgement exempting lawyers from the purview of the Consumer Protection Act

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CAG's representation to the Department of Consumer Affairs, asking that the Supreme Court's judgement placing lawyers outside of the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, be reconsidered, as such a move will defeat the very purpose of the  Act, and will be detrimental to wider consumer interest.

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Effects of High BP - Kidneys

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Kidneys need healthy blood vessels to do their important work of filtering extra fluid and waste from the blood. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in and leading to the kidneys. In fact,  high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. Keeping your blood pressure at the correct level is easy - fixing a failed kidney is not. #BeatThePressure

 

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