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Date and Time: 10/03/2017, 10: AM to 2 PM Organizer: Federation of Consumer Organizations of Tamil Nadu (FEDCOT) Location: Pondicherry

Pedestrians are one of the most vulnerable groups on our roads though walking is most environment-friendly and sustainable mode of transport.

The years 2011-2020 have been designated as the Decade of Action for Road Safety by the WHO. This is global acknowledgment of the gravity of road safety issues across the world and the lives being lost to it.

Ms. Sudha Ramanujam, Deputy Secretary, Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, elaborated on the role of the Insurance Ombudsman and how complaints are handled by the Ombudsman.

Mr. Sameer Mehta, CEO, Mehta Hospitals spoke about hospitals' perception of insurance, in particular on the issue of cash vs. cashless

Ms. Usha V Girish, Chief Manager, Health Department, United India Insurance Company spoke about how claim reimbursements are an evaluation.

Dr. Jai Kishen Avula spoke about how consumers can understand the terms and conditions of medical insurance policy documents.

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Roads in India are invariably geared towards a small group of users.

Ambulances getting stuck in traffic are a common sight in India. It is upto us as road users to give way to emergency vehicles, such as ambulance, fire engines and police. But how do you do so in a safe manner? Watch the video and share widely!