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Electricity Consumer Cell Cuddalore conducted outreach meetings at Sairam ITI, Shreemushnam on January 29th, 2019. The purpose of the meeting was to promote the ECC and create awareness among consumers. The outreach meeting was organized by Mr.M. Selvaraj, Chairman, Federation of Consumer Organisations of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry (FEDCOT), and Mr.Ambikapathi, ECC Coordinator.

ECC Salem conducted outreach meetings at Mullai Nagar on November 19, 2018, Panangadu on December 24, 2018, and Thirumanur on January 19, 2019, in the Salem district. The objective of the meetings was to describe the functions of ECC and educate consumers about electricity rights, safety, and governance. Both domestic and commercial consumers attended the outreach meeting.

ECC Tiruvannamalai conducted outreach meetings in  Tiruvannamalai district at Usambadi (August 28th, 2018), Kilsirupakkam (September 11th, 2018) and  Periyakolapadi (October 12th, 2018). The objective of the meetings were to educate consumers on electricity rights, energy efficiency, and to create awareness about ECC. The meeting was organized by Mr. Rama Perumal, Secretary, SINAM, Mr. Ashokan (ECC coordinator), Mr. Anandan (ECC Advisor).

ECC Tirunelveli conducted outreach meetings at Panchayat Union Primary School, Munnirpalam on November 21, 2018, and Branch Library Campus, Meenakshipuram on December 19, 2018, of Tirunelveli District. The objective of the meeting was to educate consumers on energy governance and to create awareness about ECC. The meeting was organised by Mr.Muthusamy (ECC Coordinator) and Mr. S.Shanmugam(ECC Advisor).

ECC Tiruvannamalai conducted outreach meetings at Kolakaravadi on November 16, 2018, Meiyur on December 24, 2018, and Sananthal on January 24, 2019, of Tiruvannamalai district. The meeting was organized by Mr. Ashokan (ECC coordinator) and Mr. Anandan (ECC Advisor).

Mr.G.N. Bharath Ram, Researcher, CAG, explained the objectives and functions of ECC Tiruvannamalai. He further explained the role and duties of ECC Coordinator and ECC Advisor.

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) organized a State level Electricity Consumer Cell (ECC) meeting on March 21, 2018, at Raj Park, Chennai. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the progress of the ECCs and to understand the various challenges faced by the ECCs. The meeting focused on the progress of the Electricity Consumer Cells of Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, and Tirunelveli from December 2016 - February 2018.

CAG organized a State level Electricity Consumer Cell (ECC) meeting on June 28, 2018 at Raj Park, Chennai. The objective of the meeting was to discuss about the progress of the ECCs and to address challenges faced by the ECCs. The meeting focused the progress made by ECCs of Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, and Tirunelveli from December 2016 - June 2018 .

Mr. Vishnu Mohan Rao, Senior Researcher from CAG made a presentation on the aims, objectives, and functions ECCs.

Electricity Consumer Cell (ECC) - Cuddalore, organized a capacity building programme on “Energy Governance” on May 29, 2018, at Chidambaram Traders Association Hall, Cuddalore district. The purpose of the programme was to build consumer awareness of energy conservation,  energy-efficient devices, and renewable energy concepts at the household level. Members of traders’ association participated in the programme.

Electricity Consumer Cell (ECC) - Tiruvallur, organized a Capacity Building Programme titled “Energy Governance” on May 22, 2018, at Praneer Hall, Pattabiram village, Tiruvallur District. The programme was attended by various Self Help Group women members from Pattabiram village.

The Electricity Consumer Cell (ECC), Tirunelveli, organized a capacity building programme on “Energy Governance” on May 30, 2018, at Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District. The programme aimed to raise consumer awareness on energy governance, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) energy star label, and suggest practical and simple actions to save energy in day-to-day life. The participants included electricity consumers, electricity experts, CSOs, and renewable energy consultants. Mr.