An article based on CAG's study on helmet and seat belt compliance in Tirunelvelli. The study found high levels of non compliance among both bike and car drivers. This is despite the overwhelming evidence that just buckling in these safety gear can save lives.
Commenting on the safety risks from raised manhole covers, Sumana Narayanan, CAG, says the Indian Road Congress guidelines, if followed, would create safer road surfaces. Additionally, the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act, 2019, has penalty provisions for road contractors who do not keep safety guidelines. The legal framework needs to now translate into action on the ground.
An article based on CAG's 'Slow Down!' report emphasising the need for implementation of the MVAA 2019, better overall enforcement of speeding laws, and a more scientific approach to arriving at speed limits.
Following the GO that millets be distributed in the PDS, S.Saroja, CAG, suggests that this be done in one urban location also, to assess demand and plan for future supply.
In the webinar organised by CAG to discuss Chennai's master plans, experts and residents together called for planning and execution that focussed on public transport along with better land use and sustainable development.
This is part of the campaign to lay stress on the Government of India to announce January 11 as National Pedestrian Day and create awareness on pedestrian safety. The three-month campaign has been launched by CAG as part of the Sustainable Mobility Network India
CAG's webinar on 'Front of Pack Labelling - Its relevance to a healthy food environment' along with Home Science Department of Women's Christian College, Chennai had media coverage in 21 newspapers namely, Dinamalar, Times of India, The Hindu, B4U Media, Chennai Vision, Najeevana Express, Deccan News, Chennai Views, Express News Asia, Chennai Press news, Chennai online, Talk of City, Andhra Jyothi, Chennai Telugu News Times, Vaartha, Malai Thamizhagam, Tamil yugam, Virtual Times, News Today, Tamil Sudar and Makkal Kural.
CAG organised a remembrance gathering to mark the wonderful life of our Board member Mr. Keshav Desiraju.
Following a PIL by CAG the TN state government has informed the High Court that it will recommence the supply of cooked meals to children aged 2 to 6, by September 1st.
Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG), in association with the Citizen’s Voice Club (CVC) conducted a seminar to create awareness among students on the need to avoid trans fats during the Children's Day week of 2019. The program was attended by the Coimbatore Food Safety Officials like the Designated Officer and Food Safety Officers, consumer club members and the school students and teachers.