#RepublicDay - a time to think about how each of us can contribute to the sustainable progress of this great nation and the millions that call it home.
Offering robust, sustainable, safe public transport should be viewed as meeting a basic need. If seen as a profit making service, it will skew priorities and compromise on safety, service quality, and accessibility for all. No well run public transit mechanism makes a profit.
With so many thousands of commuters travelling to their places of work or education each day, companies & schools can set in place policies that keep these numbers down. After all, it is everybody's responsibility to keep our streets safe & sustainable & not just the government's.
#OneCityForAll #InclusiveCities #SustainableTransport #PublicTransport #Accessibility #NammaChennai #CAGChennai
#TamilNadu showed a drastic 91% increase in the number of road deaths in 2021 over 2020. This unpleasant statistic is a clarion call to prioritize #roadsafety & reduce fatal crashes. Calling on the government to action road safety plans for the state this year.
#RoadSafetyWeek #SaferIndianRoads
#Manjappai is the way forward! Carry one with you - they're small, light and can carry a lot of weight. Your perfect companion for shopping. Who needs plastic bags anymore?
#மஞ்சப்பை தான் முன்னேற்றத்திற்கான வழி! எப்பொழுதும் உங்களுடன் எடுத்துச் செல்லுங்கள் - அவை சிறியவை, இலகுவானவை மற்றும் அதிக எடையை சுமக்கக்கூடியவை . ஷாப்பிங் செல்வதற்கு உங்களது சரியான துணையாய் இருக்கும். இனி பிளாஸ்டிக் பைகள் யாருக்கு தேவை?
According to a study led by Sal Keith and Lancaster University, coral bleaching is causing behaviour changes in fishes that feed on it. These fishes are at a risk of starvation & they also make poorer fight or flight decisions risking their very survival.
As per a Science Magazine study, rising temperatures increase Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD), causing plants to close stomata. This conserves water but reduces CO2 intake, suppressing global photosynthesis & affecting Earth's carbon balance.
By employing a holistic approach that integrates advanced modeling, proactive planning & adaptive control measures, India can mitigate the impact of Climate Change on neglected tropical diseases, thereby aiding in the elimination of such diseases.
#CyberCrime is on the rise. Keep this number (1930) to hand, in case you fall a victim to one of these #scams. This post explains the mechanism that is set in motion following your call. Stay safe; stay informed.
#CyberCrimeAwareness #CyberKural #LoanApp #TamilNadu
Going car-free when travelling locally can greatly impact congestion at the city level. Why not work together with other families in your neighbourhood to go car-free? If it sounds like too much to do all day, everyday, why not start small? Consider car-free weekends. Or car-free Saturdays. Walking and cycling is better for your health, for the environment and especially for those children who are losing their freedom to play on the streets.