Enjoy the ease of quick commerce? Make sure you know how much you are paying for the convenience. In this interview, S. Saroja, Executive Director of CAG, talks about how platforms like the National Consumer Helpline, consumer courts, and citizen groups like CAG can help you hold businesses accountable when they fall short of their promises.
With over 18,000 road deaths in Tamil Nadu in 2023, CAG urges the state to adopt a comprehensive, updated Road Safety Action Plan. Gaps in enforcement, infrastructure, and coordination indicate the need for urgent, data-driven measures if we are to cut fatalities by 2030.
Road safety must be India's top priority to achieve #ViksitBharat by 2047. Ms. S.Saroja (Executive Director, CAG) & Prof. Bhargab Maitra (IIT-KGP) call for urgent MVA reforms, safer roads & inclusive mobility for all. #RoadSafety #India2025
Vamsi Shankar Kapilavai, programme lead at CAG, highlights a first-of-its-kind effort to assess climate literacy among Tamil Nadu MLAs—sparking hope for more informed, climate-conscious policymaking. This blog analyses findings from CAG's study 'Understanding the level of climate literacy and environmental attitudes among selected members of Tamil Nadu legislative assembly'
A recent study by CAG highlights the need to strengthen climate literacy among Tamil Nadu MLAs, with many showing gaps in key environmental topics. The findings highlight the urgent need for educational intervention and policy alignment
The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) is actively engaging with Resident Welfare Associations to promote rooftop solar adoption, addressing concerns and providing guidance on the process. K. Vishnu Mohan Rao, CAG's program lead, emphasized the importance of community-driven solutions and shared experiences in overcoming regulatory hurdles.
A study by Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) reveals alarmingly low helmet compliance among children and adults in Tamil Nadu, with only 1 in 4 adult motorists wearing helmets. The report highlights the need for stricter enforcement and better helmet accessibility to reduce road fatalities.
A CAG study found that only 7% of Chennai commuters use the Chennai Bus app regularly, highlighting issues like inaccurate information and poor connectivity. To improve urban mobility, the app needs a redesign, accurate updates, and expanded functionalities to cater to a broader user base.
CAG's Environmental Law Enforcement Manual to Facilitate Investigation of Environmental Crimes was released on the 27th December 2024. The manual highlights the importance of viewing environmental violations as serious criminal acts, with the manual having the potential to strengthen law enforcement, prosecute environmental crimes and enhance collaboration.
Residents of North Chennai are raising alarms over the new Waste-to-Energy plant at Kodungaiyur, fearing health risks from emissions and poor waste processing. A 2019 study by CAG shows alarming health issues nearby, urging a re-evaluation of the project. #Chennai #WasteToEnergy #Pollution #CAG #Kodungaiyur