CAG

To enhance students’ awareness of career opportunities in the solar sector, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), conducted a series of Solar Orientation and Career Awareness Programmes for students pursuing technical education in Dindigul district. The initiative aimed to introduce participants to rooftop solar technology, highlight emerging employment prospects and encourage them to develop industry-relevant skills required for the solar energy sector.

The orientation programmes were organised at the following institutions:

Healthy food choices today create healthier futures tomorrow. The Nutrition Chapter empowers students to adopt healthy eating habits through workshops, awareness campaigns, quizzes, challenges, and leadership opportunities, fostering lifelong health and well-being.

At CAG, we are examining the financial, operational, infrastructural, and perceptual barriers that influence auto-rickshaw drivers’ willingness to switch from conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) and CNG/LPG autos to electric autos (E-autos). Indian urban cities rank the lowest in air quality in the world and the transport sector is a major contributor to urban air pollution, being the third highest contributor to CO2 emissions. 

At CAG, we are examining the mobility challenges faced by persons with disabilities and senior citizens in Chennai, with a focus on public transport and public spaces. Although our transport systems connect people, open up a wide range of opportunities for economic growth and impact our social, economic and environmental landscape, people with disabilities encounter several barriers in accessing it. 

The SDG Toolkit for Young Changemakers is an engaging and practical resource designed to help children and young people understand the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their role in creating a better future. Through simple explanations, real-world examples, and interactive games, the toolkit introduces all 17 SDGs and encourages learners to explore issues such as poverty, hunger, education, gender equality, climate action, and sustainable living.

Earth Protectors Circle is an interactive game that explores how everyday choices affect the environment, climate, and biodiversity. Through positive and negative impact cards, players examine actions related to waste, energy use, water conservation, sustainable consumption, pollution, and ecosystem protection. 

The game encourages participants to think critically about personal and collective responsibility, helping them understand how small actions can contribute to a healthier and more sustainable planet.