Consumer Protection is one of CAG's core areas of work and as part of our efforts to educate and inform consumers on various consumer issues and related happenings, including our own activities, we publish "Consumer Update", a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
CAG’s Climate Action Month 2025 concluded with powerful calls for climate justice and legal reform. Ms. Supriya Sahu, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary to the Government (Environment, Climate Change & Forests) exhorted young people to stay clear of single use plastics, adding that 'Every time you refuse a plastic bag, you become a climate superhero'. (From 14 minutes 38 seconds).
Thinking about solar for your home? Get all your questions answered on rooftop solar systems, from savings and subsidies to installation and maintenance. Go green, save big!!!
The material is available in both English and Tamil
Thinking about solar for your home? Get all your questions answered on rooftop solar systems, from savings and subsidies to installation and maintenance. Go green, save big!!!
The material is available in both English and Tamil
Solar PV Energy Generation Systems Regulations (GISS 2021), provide clear procedures for both domestic (residential / multi-tenements) and commercial consumers (all except hut / agriculture) in Tamil Nadu to go solar. The regulation outlines eligibility, system capacity limits, safety certifications, billing mechanisms (net metering/net billing), network charges, and applicable feed-in tariffs.
The material is available in both English and Tamil
Light up your home the energy efficient way! A step by step guide to installing rooftop solar with subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The material is available in both English and Tamil
Rooftop Solar Installation: A Practical Guide offers homeowners step-by-step approach to rooftop solar installation. It explains how to perform site surveys, set up mounting structures, handle electrical wiring, install inverters, follow safety measures, and carry out system commissioning. Plan a solar PV system that works efficiently, saves energy, and lowers your carbon footprint.
The material is available in both English and Tamil
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Unit - Madurai, organised an outreach meeting on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, comprising a solar expert and a coordinator, aimed at guiding consumers on solar system-related enquiries.
This was the first outreach meeting in Madurai district under the project “Accelerating Adoption of Renewable Energy by Improving Stakeholders Participation”.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Asar Social Impact Advisors, and Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) organised a stakeholders' coordination meeting on July 25, 2025. The meeting served as a platform to discuss the progress of implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and coordinate efforts among various stakeholders involved in the solar rooftop initiative.
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