Sleeper buses look luxurious, but many are built on unsafe chassis, illegally modified, stuffed with flammable interiors, and fitted with narrow exits hidden behind curtains. These buses are visually appealing but mechanically risky .
Don’t board blindly. Know the risks, demand safer buses, and stay alert .
CAG in collaboration with Solar Advisory Unit - Madurai, organised a stakeholder meeting on the adoption of rooftop solar energy under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana which was held on 15th November 2025 at Hotel Hemala, Karur. The primary goal of this meeting was to inform consumers about solar energy, covering topics such as subsidy programs, financing options, and installation processes. Attendees included representatives from solar developers, financial institutions, and media representatives.
CAG in collaboration with Solar Advisory Unit - Dindigul, organised a stakeholder meeting on the adoption of rooftop solar energy under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana which was held on 29th November 2025 at Hotel Vivera Grande, Dindigul. The primary goal of this meeting was to inform consumers about solar energy, covering topics such as subsidy programs, financing options, and installation processes. Attendees included representatives from solar developers, financial institutions, and media representatives.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Salem, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Dindigul organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, comprising a solar expert and a coordinator with the aim of guiding consumers on solar system-related enquiries. The Solar Advisory Units are currently functioning in Madurai, Salem, Dindigul and Thiruvarur districts.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Salem, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Dindigul organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, comprising a solar expert and a coordinator with the aim of guiding consumers on solar system-related enquiries. The Solar Advisory Units are currently functioning in Madurai, Salem, Dindigul and Thiruvarur districts.
Around 11.8 lakh people with disabilities live in Tamil Nadu, many of whom struggle every day to access and navigate public spaces. Yet, our streets and other public infrastructure continue to exclude them. Even newly developed pedestrian plazas, such as Khader Nawaz Khan Road, suffer from design flaws that discourage people with disabilities from using these spaces. Seemingly minor design details are often overlooked, making public spaces inaccessible. This year, we ask the authorities to include experts on access in the design stages of development.
India has long lived sustainably. Our culture of reuse, repair, and respect for nature offers timeless lessons in tackling plastic pollution and building a zero-waste future.
In Helsinki, every data point saves lives.
By analysing crash data, vehicle speeds, and resident feedback, Helsinki identifies dangerous roads and blackspots, guiding safer street designs.
Chennai can create a traffic safety data hub combining police crash data, GPS speeds, and citizen input to find high-risk zones and fix them. Safer streets start with better data.
Some say #GlobalWarming is overstated and wrongly linked to natural disasters, but strong scientific evidence shows it is real, driven by human activity, and intensifying extreme weather. Accepting this reality is essential for protecting communities and building resilience.
A commemorative program was held at the Government Industrial Training Institute, Salem, on Monday, 24 November 2025 at 10:30 a.m. as part of CAG’s events marking the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The event began with a welcome address by Mr. J.M. Boopathi, Founder of the Consumer Rights Movement, who highlighted the importance of road safety awareness and collective responsibility in preventing accidents.