Flyovers aren’t the fix Chennai thinks it needs; real change lies in sustainable mobility. Nina Subramani, Senior Researcher at CAG, advocates for better public transport, walkable streets, and cycling infrastructure.
Urban mobility in India is facing a safety crisis. With road accidents claiming over 1.7 lakh lives in 2023—most of them pedestrians, cyclists, and two-wheeler riders—it’s clear that systemic failures in design and planning are costing lives. Nina Subramani, Senior Researcher at CAG, calls for reimagining road infrastructure with safety at its core, addressing poor design, inadequate maintenance, and the neglect of vulnerable road users.
Nina Subramani, Senior Researcher at CAG examines the 2023 MoRTH report with reference to Tamil Nadu. The State reported 67,213 road accidents in 2023, accounting for 14% of all such incidents in India — the highest among all states. The data indicates an urgent need for road safety reforms and policy action.
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.