Event Reports

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Salem, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Dindigul organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, with each unit comprising a solar expert and a coordinator. The aim is to guide consumers with reliable information on solar system-related enquiries.  

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Madurai, Dindigul, Salem and Thiruvarur organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, comprising a solar expert and a coordinator, aimed at guiding consumers on solar system-related enquiries.  

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with Solar Advisory Units of Salem, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Dindigul organised outreach meetings on rooftop solar PV systems. The Solar Advisory Unit is an initiative by CAG, comprising a solar expert and a coordinator with the aim of guiding consumers on solar system-related enquiries.  The Solar Advisory Units are currently functioning in Madurai, Salem, Dindigul and Thiruvarur districts. 

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) in collaboration with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai, organised the seminar “Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Consumer Products and Services” to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day 2026. The seminar took place at the Anna Institute of Management, on the 25th of March, 2026. 

Date: 28th March 2026
Location: Vidya Sagar, Kotturpuram

Venue: The Quest, Besant Nagar

Date: 24th January, 2026 

Jury: 

Jenny Mariadhas - Poovulagin Nanbargal 

S. Saroja - CAG 

Nina Subramani - CAG

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Date: 18 December 2024
Venue: Hotel Rain Tree, R.A.Puram, Chennai

Date: 19.08.2025

Venue: Chennai

Chief Guest: Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Mr. Bandi Gangadhar, IPS

Speakers: Mr. Bhaskaran, Assistant Commissioner, Planning, Traffic

A V Venugopal, Program Manager, ITDP

CAG in collaboration with Solar Advisory Unit - Madurai, organised a stakeholder meeting on the adoption of rooftop solar energy under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana which was held on 15th November 2025 at Hotel Hemala, Karur. The primary goal of this meeting was to inform consumers about solar energy, covering topics such as subsidy programs, financing options, and installation processes. Attendees included representatives from solar developers, financial institutions, and media representatives.