Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, the Union government offers a subsidy of ₹30,000 per kilowatt for rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW. At a recent multistakeholder meeting organised by CAG in collaboration with TNPDCL, the utility committed to disbursing the subsidy within 15 days, provided there is effective coordination between vendors and consumers.
At a recent multistakeholder meeting organised by CAG in collaboration with TNPDCL to discuss the uptake of rooftop solar (RTS), participants deliberated on the challenges hindering implementation. TNPDCL assured that efforts are underway to address these issues.
As part of Climate Action Month 2025, CAG conducted an awareness campaign on climate change at Gummidipondi through a puppet show, encouraging viewers to reduce plastics, segregate their waste, plant trees, and practice sustainable consumption.
Catch a glimpse of 'Kuppai Thiruvizha', a one-day sustainability carnival organised by CAG at S.I.E.T College, Chennai. S. Saroja, Executive Director of CAG, mentions the harmful impact of single-use plastics, especially on marine life. Vendors share their eco-journeys and how we can all drive change.
At ‘Kuppai Thiruvizha’, an annual event that is a part of Climate Action Month by CAG, eco-friendly innovations took center stage — from cloth scrap utility kits to palm leaf jewellery and farm-fresh produce. The Chennai exhibition highlighted creative reuse and sustainability in action.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and support of Salem Consumer Rights Movement organised a consumer awareness programme on telecom services on July 8, 2025, at the School of Allied Health Sciences, Veerapandi, Salem. Mr. Subramani from CAG highlighted TRAI’s key consumer initiatives, grievance redressal mechanisms, and the importance of cyber safety. Mr. B. Senthil Kumar, Lead District Manager, Salem, delivered a special address on digital financial services.
CAG in association with Poovulagin Nanbargal and Asar conducted a media workshop, where experts emphasized the need to boost awareness of rooftop solar in Tamil Nadu. With online applications and subsidies, the State aims for 10 lakh installations to meet its 2030 renewable energy goals.
CAG collaborated with the Federation of OMR Resident Associations (FOMRRA) and ASAR to host an informative workshop on rooftop solar PV systems for residents across Chennai. The session provided valuable insights into solar installation, financial options, and maximizing efficiency, with a commitment to promoting clean energy.
CAG conducted a workshop on Tamil Nadu’s Road Safety Action Plan, where Transport Commissioner Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru highlighted the Rs 2,800 crore in unpaid e-challans, with a low recovery rate of 43-48% from commercial vehicles. The state plans to enhance road safety by establishing a dedicated authority and learning from successful models in other states.
On National Consumer Day 2024, CAG, in association with TRAI and in collaboration with SINAM NGO, Tiruvannamalai, organized a 'Consumer Awareness Programme on Telecom Services' for the residents of Vanapuram panchayat in Tiruvannamalai district. The event witnessed the participation of over 100 consumers and representatives from telecom service providers.