A discussion by CAG highlighted barriers that persons with disabilities face in public spaces & transportation. As noted by senior researcher, Nina Subramani, “when people with disabilities can travel comfortably and independently, the city becomes safer and more accessible for everyone.”
A discussion by CAG highlighted the everyday challenges persons with disabilities face in accessing public spaces and transportation. Held as part of efforts to promote sustainable transport that benefits all, the session enabled sharing of experiences and key insights on inclusive urban design.
A data jam by OpenCity in partnership with Citizen consumer and civic Action Group, Reach the Unreached and Nagariyal will bring citizens together on March 28 to analyse how Chennai’s Assembly constituencies perform across key civic indicators. Participants analyse data, identify gaps, and propose solutions.
At a seminar organised by Citizen consumer and civic Action Group, experts highlighted how AI-driven dark patterns are manipulating consumers, prompting government action against unfair e-commerce practices. Officials and researchers stressed the need for safeguards, responsible AI use, and stronger regulation to address bias, misinformation, and emerging consumer risks.
At a national seminar to mark Road Safety Month, CAG (as a member of the Road Safety Network) contributed to discussions on improving India’s road safety standards by addressing deep systemic issues such as unsafe road design, weak enforcement, and inadequate protection for pedestrians and cyclists.
At the India Civic Summit 2026 hosted by Oorvani Foundation in Chennai, citizens, experts, civil society organisations and leaders came together to advance participatory urban governance and tech-driven civic solutions. Poornima Jayaraj, Senior Researcher, CAG featured as a panellist in the session “Inside the City Government.” She reinforced the need for building accountable, participatory, and climate-responsive cities.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group conducted a stakeholder workshop on promoting the uptake of RTS in Madurai. In this meeting, the benefits of solar, its usages, rooftop solar for domestic and commercial purposes, government subsidies and loans from financial institutions were discussed.
Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited’s solar awareness stall at the Chennai Book Fair, YMCA Nandanam, with CAG, ASAR, and Poovulagin Nanbargal as partners, educates consumers on the benefits of solar power and different solar panels in detail. Visitors can interact with experts to clear doubts and understand how to choose the right solar panel for their needs.
A solar power awareness stall by TNGECL, along with CAG, ASAR and Poovulagin Nanbargal at the Chennai Book Fair, YMCA, attracted visitors keen to understand rooftop solar and its cost benefits. “Many consumers know about solar technology but are unsure about the process and implementation, and that’s where awareness can make a real difference,” said Subramani M, researcher at CAG.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group conducted a stakeholder workshop on promoting the uptake of RTS in Ottanchatram, Dindigul district. In this meeting, the benefits of solar, its usages, rooftop solar for domestic and commercial purposes, government subsidies and loans from financial institutions were discussed. Important stakeholders such as representatives from Banks, TNPDCL, solar developers and prosumers participated in this meeting.