Date: 23rd September, 2026
Venue: Rahmath Banquet Hall, Chengalpattu
Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Date: 22nd September, 2026
Venue: Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Date: 4th October 2026
Venue: Femina Hotel, Trichy
1. Introduction
Under the Accelerating Adoption of Renewable Energy by Improving Stakeholder Participation in Tamil Nadu project, CAG held half-day Solar PV Awareness and Career Orientation Workshops at government and private ITIs and polytechnic colleges. Final-year students of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrician, and Mechanical Auto Electrical & Electronics took part in these workshops.
As part of the Accelerating Adoption of Renewable Energy by Improving Stakeholder Participation in Tamil Nadu, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) organised Solar Melas across four districts. The initiative aimed to create awareness among electricity consumers about the benefits, installation process, financial assistance and available opportunities under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Solar Melas were conducted across four districts using a common implementation approach.
Climate Action Month 2026 was an incredible success, reaching over 6,000 individuals, including students and the general public. Throughout July, a series of engaging events took place across schools, colleges, public parks, and other venues. These events creatively conveyed the urgent message of climate change through a variety of artistic expressions, such as music performances, mime acts, and other art forms. The month served as a powerful platform for raising awareness and inspiring action on climate issues.
As part of its efforts to strengthen green skills among young people, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) organised a Solar Orientation and Career Awareness Programme at Thakkar Baba Industrial Training Institute (ITI), T. Nagar, Chennai, on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. The programme aimed to give students a basic understanding of rooftop solar technology, make them aware of job opportunities in the renewable energy sector, and encourage them to prepare for careers in one of India's fastest-growing industries.
This report highlights CAG’s E-STEAM Energy Club Programme, which engaged Classes 6–8 students in hands-on energy learning across two Chennai schools. Through experiments, energy audits, model-building and renewable energy activities, students explored energy use, efficiency, conservation and e-waste. The programme strengthened practical skills, creativity and teamwork while encouraging students to become informed and responsible energy users.
The 40th Anniversary of Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) marked a major milestone in the organisation’s journey as one of India’s pioneering voices for consumer rights, civic governance and environmental protection. The event brought together distinguished jurists, senior administrators, civil society leaders, and long-standing supporters to celebrate four decades of CAG’s contributions to public interest advocacy, collaborative governance and citizen empowerment.