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A survey by TOI on the efficacy of the single-use ban in Tamil Nadu throws up findings similar to what CAG found in its 2021 study - the use of plastics among vendors remains prevalent. Vamsi Shankar, CAG points out that for the ban to be effective, enforcement must be at the level of plastic bag manufacturing and a viable ecosystem of alternatives should be created. For as long as plastic bags are cheaply available, they will remain the street vendor's packaging of choice.

உடலின் தேவைக்கும் அதிகமாக இருக்கும் உப்பு , சர்க்கரை மற்றும் கொழுப்பின் அளவை பொட்டலம் செய்த உணவு பொருள் பாக்கெட்டின் முன் புறத்தில் நுகர்வோருக்கு  எளிதாக எச்சரிக்கை செய்யும் வண்ணம் மக்கள் நலன் பெறும்படி எய்ம்ஸ் அமைப்பு பரிந்துரை செய்த எச்சரிக்கை  குறியீடு முறையை அமல்படுத்த வேண்டுமென்று வலுவான கோரிக்கையை சிஏஜி ஆராய்ச்சியாளர் சவிதா மற்றும் இதர நுகர்வோர் அமைப்புகள் கூட்டாக அரசுக்கு முன்வைக்கிறார்கள்.

MTC needs to improve its fleet size from a mere 3454 buses that are operated currently to at least a 6000 strong fleet, if we are to see meaningful increases in bus ridership, says Sumana Narayanan, CAG. All other sops and schemes might be found ineffective in the absence of better bus frequency.

In this systematic break-down of Greater Chennai Corporation's ambitious waste management plans and budget, Vamsi Kapilavai, CAG questions if systems have been set in place to make the 1200 metric tonnes of compost production envisioned by GCC, a reality? With conflicting datasets and poor source segregation, GCC might have to undertake more groundwork, if these targets are to be met.

Vamsi Shankar, CAG, says that the recent fire in the Perungudi landfill makes a strong case for companies to invest in refill and re-use packaging technologies. The mixed waste (including tonnes of plastic packaging) that reaches our landfills could be responsible for the highly flammable gases that result in landfill fires.

As it comes to light that Chennai corporation owes TANGEDCO Rs. 175 crores in unpaid electricity bills, Vishnu Rao, CAG recommends that the Chennai Corporation move to sustainable energy options such as solar lights.

How do we prevent tragic accidents such as the recent temple car procession in Thanjavur that killed 11 persons? Vishnu Rao, CAG comments.

As frequent power outages in Tamil Nadu leave residents irritated, the long term solution to this would be to reduce our dependence on coal and increase our energy independence and security. As Vishnu Mohan Rao, CAG says, solar panels are the best way forward.

Soaring temperatures means soaring electricity bills. Rooftop solar panels, which are a great way to beat the bill, still remain poorly embraced by the general public. CAG has been carrying out awareness exercises to popularise solar panels among Chennai's residents. But as Vishnu Rao, Senior Researcher, CAG points out, much more work is needed to 'demystify' the logistics of solar panel installation. 

Vishnu Mohan Rao, Senior Researcher, CAG reflecting on the financial burden on farmers attempting to install solar pumps, points out that solar pumps should be financed as a farming input and not as an asset.