CC-BY-SA 4.0

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION

 Visit Date: 04.06.2026

 1. Introduction

Date :20.05.2026

1. Introduction

The Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) Project, led by CAG in collaboration with ASAR, aims to strengthen the resilience of farming communities to climate change across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Bihar. 

Date: 18 July 2026

Venue: Abiram Hotel, Cuddalore

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Date: 22 July 2026

Venue: Windsor Castle Hotel, Salem

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

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.

The sessions were held at

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 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. 

Read the full report to get an insider view into the experience of people with disabilities in accessing public transport and public spaces!