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.
CAG conducted an event in Chennai to address the growing issue of speeding, which contributes to the state’s high road fatalities.
Experts call for data-driven strategies and stronger enforcement among other speed management initiatives to improve road safety. #RoadSafety #SpeedManagement
Climate Literacy Conference 2024 saw the release of FOCUS for beginners, a climate literacy curriculum for primary aged children by Education Minister Thiru. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi who also emphasized the importance of climate literacy among students.
In India, road crashes claim around 150,000 lives and disable at least 750,000 more each year. The World Day of Remembrance is dedicated to honouring the millions who have lost their lives or been injured on the world’s roads, along with their loved ones and all those affected. To mark this day, CAG organised road safety awareness events at colleges across 11 districts, aiming to raise awareness among students.