A walkability audit by CAG in Teynampet found poor pedestrian accessibility, with footpaths rated just 1.36 out of 5. From encroachments and obstructions to unsafe walking conditions, the findings highlight the urgent need for safer, continuous and accessible footpaths.
Road Safety Network (of which CAG is a partner) has released a whitepaper which outlines urgent road safety priorities, from protecting vulnerable road users to modernising crash data systems, aiming to cut road deaths by 50 percent by 2030 through evidence-based and accountable action.
On World Car-Free Day, Chennai citizens rallied to demand better public transport under the ‘Double the Bus’ campaign. “We must double the number of buses in Chennai and across the country,” said Nina Subramani, Senior Researcher from CAG, highlighting the urgent need to improve urban mobility.
Similar to CAG’s findings in Chennai, many parents interviewed in Hyderabad admitted to allowing their children to ride without helmets. This points to a troubling pattern of low awareness, low compliance and poor law enforcement around child road safety.
A recent study by CAG highlights the need to strengthen climate literacy among Tamil Nadu MLAs, with many showing gaps in key environmental topics. The findings highlight the urgent need for educational intervention and policy alignment
CAG's Environmental Law Enforcement Manual to Facilitate Investigation of Environmental Crimes was released on the 27th December 2024. The manual highlights the importance of viewing environmental violations as serious criminal acts, with the manual having the potential to strengthen law enforcement, prosecute environmental crimes and enhance collaboration.
An article based on CAG's report 'Evaluating the efficacy of the Meendum Manjappai campaign', explaining that the easy availability of plastics and the lack of suitable alternative drive our dependence on single-use plastics.
A study by CAG exploring the intriguing correlation between ambient air quality and instances of violent crime in Chennai, has been featured by the press. While the study finds a weak correlation between the two, the aim has been to further impress on the need for maintaining healthy air quality.
Our recent report, which examines the functions of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, highlights areas where the TNPCB needs to focus in order to further enhance their efforts and efficiency in working towards environmental protection.
Released on February 20th, 2024, CAG's report, Fair Fares- towards gender inclusive public transport, analyses the impact of Tamil Nadu's free bus transport for women scheme.