Today is World Stroke Day -  a day to remember that every year India loses nearly 7 lakh lives to strokes. Warning labels on processed foods (that alert consumers to high levels of salt, sugar and fats) can help stem this loss. #FoodLabelsSaveLives #WorldStrokeDay

A study by Wildlife Institute of India, Assam University, Aaranyak & Arya Vidyapeeth College published in Nature Conservation on the impacts of #ClimateChange on #Assam’s white-winged wood duck distribution found that 436.61 sq km of highly potential habitat would be lost by 2070. #ActOnClimate

CAG wrote a letter to the Minster of Transport, Tamil Nadu appreciating the government's G.O for increasing the penalties for several violations as per the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019.

Roundabouts are designed to reduce conflict points & control the speed of entering vehicles. But often improper design like decorative elements/ high vegetation in the centre island obscures the sight of drivers & increases the risk of head-on collisions.

#RoadSafety #RoadAccidents #Infrastructure #SaferRoadsTamilNadu 

Less than half of India's #children between the ages of 6 & 14 go to #school (Smile Foundation,India). Several factors influence a child's ability to attend school & it's important that the risks from each of these factors is minimised as much as possible. #Free #travel #concessions like this ensure that travel expenditure doesn't hinder a child's access to #education. What is your opinion on this? Comment below.

#Chennai #UrbanThinkers #InclusiveCities #PublicTransport 

Bursting crackers increase carbon dioxide & other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere causing #ClimateChange & #AcidRain. This #InternationalDayForClimateAction, let's focus on creating climate awareness & integrating climate action measures into policies. #SayNoToCrackers #HappyDiwali

As per WHO data, 26 countries have reported a worrying upsurge in #ClimateChange induced #cholera outbreaks in the first nine months of 2022 alone and the average case fatality rate has almost tripled compared to the previous 5 years. #EndCholera #ActOnClimate

As we gear up for the festival of lights, let it remain just that. Traditional diyas, green gifts & floral rangolis can go a long way towards keeping the festive days clean & #sustainable. Let's breathe safe & clean this #Deepavali! #SmokeFreeDiwali #Diwali2022 #GreenDiwali