In an important message about the need to consume foods in keeping with their nutritional value, Ms. Saroja, Executive Director, CAG, says that the belief that consuming ration-shop rice can control diabetes is a myth and not scientifically proven.
A road is not just for vehicles; it is for the pedestrians too. In 2024, over 36,000 pedestrians lost their lives in India, including around 5,000 in Tamil Nadu. A CAG audit highlights the need for well-planned, accessible footpaths to help prevent such accidents.
Climate Action Month has been envisioned as a space for multi-stakeholder engagements on the critical topic of climate change. With an array of events across Chennai, the event reached out to wide cross sections of Chennai-ites through popular mediums of comedy, music, and technical engagements.
CAG's regional meeting on 'Non-communicable diseases and the need for warning labels on the front of processed food products' brought together different stakeholders to discuss the urgent action needed to help consumers make informed food choices.