CAG submitted comments and suggestions to the Highways Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, on the exclusion of non-motorised and shared transport under the Chennai Smart Urban Roads project.
As #Rice is a staple food for a significant portion of the world's population, any disruption in its production could have severe consequences for its availability & prices. This poses a threat to global #FoodSecurity.
You can now download and use the much anticipated textbook on climate change, FOCUS. The book is designed specifically for middle school children aged 12-14 Dive into the world of climate change and join us in our mission to empower young…
As per a PNAS News study, offspring production in bird populations has been declining over the past 50 years. Such a decline will lead to a cascading effect on the entire food chain, as they play a crucial role in pollination, seed dispersal &…
The Indian meteorological department after analysing decades of rainfall data has confirmed that #ClimateChange induced rise in temperature by 1°C has increased the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere by 7% leading to alterations…
Tamil Nadu was the first state to bring in a Road Safety Policy as a part of its road safety management system. However, the status of the existing Road Safety Policy calls for an immediate review to ensure that the policy reflects prevailing road…
As per a study by Science Magazine, #FlashDroughts have been getting more intense since the 1950s, now affecting over 74% of the world's 33 regions. Humid tropical areas such as #India are especially prone to these. #ClimateChange. #ActOnClimate
Offering robust, #sustainable, safe #PublicTransport should be viewed as meeting a basic need. If seen as a profit making service, it will skew priorities & compromise on safety, service quality & #accessibility for…
In this era of #ClimateEmergency, we should #InvestInOurPlanet by taking action #Now to protect and preserve it for future generations. We need to embrace #renewable energy & accelerate toward a green and inclusive future.#WorldEarthDay #…
Elderly people in #India face #ClimateChange related challenges due to limited mobility, chronic health issues & reduced resources. Urgent comprehensive action involving governments, civil societies & the private sector is necessary to…