It's been 2 years since TN banned single-use plastic and though initially there was some impact, it was a drop in the ocean. As CAG's study after 2 years of the ban reveals, single-use plastic is more prevalent than ever. COVID-19 can't be used as an excuse by the citizens and companies to use single-use plastics.
MTC rationalises, i.e changes, bus routes regularly based on patronage and revenue. What does that it mean and why is it important for commuters?
“Households need to look at waste as resource management, instead of source segregation because now the talk is more about climate change and sustainable development. There is only a small fraction of waste that cannot be converted into energy. If this is understood by households, source segregation is possible.”
The working group of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, recommends linking of motor insurance premium to traffic violations. IIB will coordinate with state traffic police and NIC to capture the traffic violation data and make this information available to insurers.
Corporation and residents were unhappy with Ramky's performance managing waste from 2012-2019. Residents, CSOs, and experts working in the field of solid waste management are skeptical about this development.
GCC has engaged contractors to maintain over 180 micro composting centres, which were earlier managed by officials from the solid waste management team.
On the occasion of National Consumer Rights Day 2020, Saroja S talks about the definition of consumer and the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) 2019. The focus of the talk is on the new provisions of e-commerce regulations, misleading advertisements, banking & insurance sector under the CPA 2019.
Chennai's roads are impossible to navigate for people with disabilities. Poor planning, poor infrastructure is a hallmark of our roads. When will our roads be more inclusive and safe for all? #pedestriansafety
Poor infrastructure for pedestrians is one part of the problem. Another is that motorists treat pedestrians & cyclists as usurpers of road space instead of legitimate road users. Pedestrian deaths in Chennai have been increasing in past few years in spite of the city being the first to adopt a NMT Policy. #pedestriansafety