An article that explains why we first need to fix the information gap if we want to recruit more public transport commuters. CAG's study found that a majority of commuters reported accessing public transport information by word of mouth, since the other modes of information (apps, websites etc) were mostly unreliable.
An article based on CAG's report on how commuters access public transit information; and why easy, reliable access to this is central to popularising public transport usage.
Saroja, CAG, discusses the new set of rules announced by the Department of Consumer Affairs to curb fake reviews and reviews on e-com sites and how these rules will offer consumers a safer shopping experience.
Vishnu Mohan Rao shares his opinion about the outcome of COP 27 with WINDPRO, published by the Indian Wind Power Association
Saroja, CAG explains why FSSAI's recent draft regulations on Front of Pack Labelling can potentially mis-lead the public. It gives the impression that all processed foods are healthy at some level. This will allow manufacturers to manipulate the system by just adding a few positive ingredients into their otherwise unhealthy mix.
Sumana, CAG's article on the lack of public transport information in Chennai, and whether transport apps come anywhere close to solving the problem. Republished in Citizen Matters.
An article based on CAG's study on helmet and seat belt compliance in Tirunelvelli. The study found high levels of non compliance among both bike and car drivers. This is despite the overwhelming evidence that just buckling in these safety gear can save lives.
Our blog on waste workers was published in the Citizen Matters. The blog follows Laddoo, a waste worker, who collects old clothes for recycling. Waste workers, like Laddoo, form the backbone of our save-from-the-landfill efforts.
An article based on CAG's 'Slow Down!' report emphasising the need for implementation of the MVAA 2019, better overall enforcement of speeding laws, and a more scientific approach to arriving at speed limits.
நாம் மின் சாதனங்களை பயன்படுத்தவில்லை என்றாலும் சுவிட்சை அணைக்காமல் இருந்தால் மின்சாரம் செலவாகிக்கொண்டே இருக்கும். நாம் அதற்கும் சேர்த்து வீணாக மின்சாரக் கட்டணம் செலுத்துகிறோம் என்று சி.ஏ.ஜி.யின் ஸ்டேண்ட்-பை பவர் லாஸ் ஆய்வில் தெரிய வந்துள்ளது. இதனைப் பற்றி முழுதாக தெரிந்துகொண்டு மின்சாரத்தை சிக்கனமாக செலவழியுங்கள்.