Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) organised an Orientation and Hands-on Training Programme on Rooftop Solar for Practising Electricians in Salem on 27th June 2026 to equip electricians with the knowledge and practical skills required to participate in Tamil Nadu's growing clean energy sector.
As part of its efforts to strengthen green skills among young professionals, the Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) organised Solar Orientation and Career Awareness Programmes across selected technical institutions in Madurai district. The initiative sought to equip students with foundational knowledge of rooftop solar technology, create awareness about employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector, and encourage them to prepare for careers in one of India's fastest-growing industries.
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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.
Green City Builder is a collaborative problem-solving game that challenges players to design solutions for complex urban issues such as flooding, heatwaves, traffic congestion, waste management, water scarcity, and digital exclusion. By balancing environmental, social, and economic priorities, players explore how sustainable planning and informed decision-making can create more resilient, inclusive, and liveable cities. The game encourages systems thinking, teamwork, and an understanding of the interconnected challenges facing urban communities.
Fair Work Courtroom is an interactive role-playing game that invites players to examine real-world cases involving discrimination, unsafe working conditions, environmental injustice, labour rights, and workplace exploitation. By debating evidence, considering different perspectives, and delivering judgments, players develop a deeper understanding of fairness, dignity, accountability, and social justice.
The game encourages critical thinking about rights and responsibilities in workplaces and communities, while exploring the impact of inequality on people's lives.