Indian cities naturally possess mixed neighbourhoods, allowing people to access essential services by walk. However, poor pedestrian infrastructure, and roads that prioritise motorists has reduced the effectiveness of these neighbourhoods. People resort to driving as it's the safest way to get around. Protecting our 15-minute neighbourhoods must start with prioritising pedestrian safety.

CAG has initiated the ‘Accelerating Clean Energy Transition by Improving Stakeholder Participation for Electricity Governance in India’ project in five Indian states - Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Tripura from January 2024. The initiative aims to improve stakeholder participation in electricity governance to accelerate clean energy transition in India.

Are you planning to replace your old fan? Here are some important factors to consider.

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A recent Science Magazine study suggests that the warming avoided by planting CO2-absorbing forests could be around 15 to 30% less than previously estimated due to feedbacks such as dark trees reflecting less sunlight.

Healthy forests serve as vital carbon sinks that help mitigate #ClimateChange. Technological innovations like early warning systems, sustainable production & empowering people through land mapping are crucial for forest preservation. #ForestsAndInnovation 

Motor vehicle riders are not the only road users; the humble pedestrian also has equal rights to it. In fact, at designated places such as pedestrian crossings, they have the right of way. Don't be led to believe that the speed and power a motor vehicle affords you, gives you extra rights over the road. It is as much a pedestrian's or a cyclist's as it is yours. #RoadSafety

Here's an illustration of two distinct neighbourhoods: in the current block model, all roads are prioritised for motor vehicles, leaving very little public space for pedestrians and cyclists. The super block concept prioritises pedestrians and restricts the few car owners to the grid's central roadways. As a result, superblocks offer additional recreational places and infrastructure for pedestrians. Remember that by making basic modifications to land use and implementing a few policies, we could transform our neighbourhoods into versatile, safe, and sustainable spaces.

Recycling will work only if we first adhere to the basic tenets of a zero waste economy - reduce and reuse. After we effectively practise these, (and for recycling to really work), we need to segregate our waste, so materials can reach their correct recycling facility. Don't throw away your old T-shirt together with your onion peels! #GlobalRecyclingDay