In India, road crashes claim around 150,000 lives and disable at least 750,000 more each year. The World Day of Remembrance is dedicated to honouring the millions who have lost their lives or been injured on the world’s roads, along with their loved ones and all those affected. To mark this day, CAG organised road safety awareness events at colleges across 11 districts, aiming to raise awareness among students.
CAG and SINAM recently hosted a multi-stakeholder consultation on 'Hypertension Care and Control in Tiruvannamalai.' The event highlighted study findings on patients' experiences at primary health centers in the district. Key outcomes and potential improvements were discussed with health department officials, doctors, and civil society organisations to enhance hypertension treatment implementation.
'பொது போக்குவரத்தில் பாலின சமத்துவம்' என்ற சி.ஏ.ஜி'யின் ஆய்வறிக்கை தமிழ் நாடு அரசின் பெண்களுக்கான கட்டணமில்லா பொது போக்குவரத்து சேவையானது தனிநபர்கள் மற்றும் குடும்பங்களில் ஏற்படுத்திய தாக்கத்தை குறித்து ஆய்வு செய்தது.
A commemoration of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was held in Tirunelvelli and Thiruvarur. The aim was to sensitise young drivers about the consequences of not keeping road rules.
The event 'Workshop on road safety decision making in Tirunelveli' was covered by the press, excerpts of which are below.'
CAG in collaboration with Consumer Rights Movement, Salem conducted a regional media workshop in Salem on 25.09.2022. Witnessing the participation of over 30 media personnel, the workshop discussed the need to implement MVAA 2019, strengthen road safety enforcement, and the role of media in road crash investigations.
CAG has been working towards creating awareness around the benefits of solar agricultural pumps and the govt subsidy sanctioned for the same, among farmers in Salem, TN.
On occasion of World Food Safety Day 2021, CAG, along with Social Consumer Protection Movement, Salem organised a webinar on 'Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow'. The chief guest of the session was Dr Kathiravan, Designated Officer, Food Safety Department, Salem. The event saw coverage in Dinamalar, Dinakaran, Maalaimalar and Nav India times. #FSSAI #FoodSafety
CAG organised a media workshop on trans fat on 28 March 2021.
CAG organized a few multi-stakeholder meetings during February, March and April 2020 to eliminate trans fat from food supply in Tuticorin, Madurai, Gobichettipalayam and Nagapattinam districts of Tamil Nadu.