PRESS RELEASE
CLIMATE ACTION MONTH 2026 - INAUGURAL EVENT
Date: Tuesday, 1st July
Time: 10.00 AM
Venue: DG Vaishnav College
SPECIAL GUESTS
Mr. Tushar Shrihari Shinde, I.F.S., Assistant Mission Director, Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission.
This report presents our findings from The Jane’s Walk - Chennai Edition. The route was observed through the lens of the quality of pedestrian infrastructure and accessibility in the region which were then compared with IRC (Indian Roads Congress) Guidelines. Participants included journalists, disability rights activists, researchers, urban planners, children, mothers and civil society members.
Based on our report, Moving Without Barriers, which documents the mobility challenges faced by persons with disabilities and senior citizens in Chennai, this pamphlet has been developed to creatively present the report’s key findings and personal stories. It brings lived experiences to the forefront, making the challenges of navigating Chennai’s streets more relatable and accessible to a wider audience.
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