With over 18,000 road deaths in Tamil Nadu in 2023, CAG urges the state to adopt a comprehensive, updated Road Safety Action Plan. Gaps in enforcement, infrastructure, and coordination indicate the need for urgent, data-driven measures if we are to cut fatalities by 2030.
Saroja.S, Executive Director of CAG gives useful pointers on how to file an RTI, including drafting questions that are specific and concise. Filing and obtaining information via RTIs are core to building accountability into governance, but the process itself remains cumbersome, with plenty of room for improvement.
CAG is now a member of the State Consumer Protection Council. As one of 22 members comprising a broad spectrum of stakeholders representing consumer rights groups, public sector undertakings, regulatory bodies, industry chambers, and academia, the Council is dedicated to protecting the interests of consumers across the State.
CAG in association with Poovulagin Nanbargal and Asar conducted a media workshop, where experts emphasized the need to boost awareness of rooftop solar in Tamil Nadu. With online applications and subsidies, the State aims for 10 lakh installations to meet its 2030 renewable energy goals.
CAG collaborated with the Federation of OMR Resident Associations (FOMRRA) and ASAR to host an informative workshop on rooftop solar PV systems for residents across Chennai. The session provided valuable insights into solar installation, financial options, and maximizing efficiency, with a commitment to promoting clean energy.
Chennai's water bodies are plagued by waste dumping, with plastic and garbage polluting canals and lakes. Vamsi Shankar Kapilavai, Senior Researcher at CAG, says that shutting down SUP manufacturing units will be the first step to tackling this issue. #Chennai #WasteManagement #PlasticPollution
A study by Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) reveals alarmingly low helmet compliance among children and adults in Tamil Nadu, with only 1 in 4 adult motorists wearing helmets. The report highlights the need for stricter enforcement and better helmet accessibility to reduce road fatalities.
The MTC is set to upgrade its Chennai Bus app to improve real-time bus tracking and add features like e-ticketing. CAG recently published a report on the Chennai Bus App which highlighted issues like slow load times and GPS errors. The upgrade will include better GPS accuracy, real-time updates, and digital display boards at key bus stops.
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.
CAG conducted an event in Chennai to address the growing issue of speeding, which contributes to the state’s high road fatalities.
Experts call for data-driven strategies and stronger enforcement among other speed management initiatives to improve road safety. #RoadSafety #SpeedManagement