Indian Ngos List and Ngo database Directory

Menu

Search Your NGO here

Search for NGO here Like 'Shradda NGOs in city or Street or Place name'

Citizen Consumer And Civic Action Group (cag) Ngo In Chennai Tamil Nadu

Citizen Consumer And Civic Action Group (cag) Ngo Information

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) Non Governmental Organization is located in Chennai TAMIL NADU .

Registration Details

Registered With Sub-Registrar
Type of NGO Trust (Non-Government)
Registration No 179 of 1985
Copy of Registration Certificate Available
Copy of Pan Card Available
Act name Indian Trusts Act
City of Registration Chennai
State of Registration TAMIL NADU
Date of Registration 07-10-1985

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act [FRCA] Registered? Yes

FRCA Registartion Number: 075900481

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) NGO Organization Members

NameDesignationPanAadhaar
Ramakrishnan HemaTrusteeAvailableAvailable
George ThomasTrusteeAvailableAvailable
Suchitra RamkumarTrusteeAvailableAvailable
Sriram Panchu TrusteeAvailableAvailable
Murali SandeepTrusteeAvailableAvailable
CATTA MANCHI RAM MANOHAR REDDYTrusteeAvailableAvailable
ASHOKVARDHAN SHETTYTrusteeAvailableAvailable

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) Source Funds

Department NameSourceFinacial YearAmount SanctionedPurpose
Not SpecifiedAny Other2013-2014Not SpecifiedElectricity Governance in Tamil Nadu
Open Data InstituteOverseas2015-2016620503we authored a paper that reviewed various assessment tools that could be used to support organisations, researchers, open data leaders, and global development practitioners in conducting assessments to build capacity of open data initiatives.For the purposes of this paper, we focussed on how assessment tools can be used to provide useful insights into the progress, opportunities, risks and challenges of implementing an open data initiative – whether at the national, regional or city level.
Consumers InternationalOverseas2015-2016186869We embarked on a campaign to create awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides in food and thus encouraging consumers and farmers to go organic. The main objectives of the campaign were to create awareness amongst the younger generation on the harmful effects of pesticides.
World Resources Institute Overseas2015-2016303595CAG carried out a pilot study to assess the state of governance in transport on principles of transparency, accountability, capacity and participation in Tamil Nadu. The project’s broad aim was to understand the formal and informal processes undertaken by institutions responsible for shaping and implementing transport policies and plans.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society Overseas2015-20162706800CAG has been working on advocating for road safety legislations with Global Road Safety Partnership. The purpose of the project is to advocate for improved road safety through actions directed at state governments and national legislators in three south Indian states. In association with Thozhan, flyers to educate the general public on the importance of wearing helmets, seat belts, etc. were printed and distributed.
Rockefeller Foundation IIEOverseas2015-2016Not SpecifiedCAG joined and took on the responsibility of anchoring the ‘Initiative on Waste, Informal Workers and Chennai’s Future’, a group of civil society organisations, activists, and researchers, that are working towards the adoption of sustainable and inclusive solid waste management practices in Chennai. The Initiative successfully advocated with the CoC to implement a strategy paper on issuing identity cards to waste pickers so as to recognise their occupation and safe-guard their livelihood.
Ford FoundationOverseas2015-20163104003CAG has been working on advocating for road safety legislations with Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP). The purpose of the project is to advocate for improved road safety through actions directed at state governments and national legislators in three south Indian states.Our focus is influenced by the federal nature of India, where national laws need to be adopted by states through their own legislations and policies that provide the mechanisms to operationalise them at the sub-national level
Sierra ClubOverseas2015-2016Not SpecifiedThe overall objective is to contribute to environmental sustainability and good governance of Thermal Power Plants by using collaborative multi-stakeholder approach to address the impact of existing and proposed Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) in India through a combination of information dissemination, evidence-based research, and advisory and advocacy related activities.
Arts and Humanities Research CouncilOverseas2016-2017216164Whose rights to the smart city Research Network
Association for India DevelopmentsOverseas2016-2017330000The vast majority of plastic waste originates on land, and reaches the oceans because of unsustainable product design and inadequate waste management systems. It is clear that a dramatic intervention is needed, one which demonstrates transformative zero waste systems at the local level and uses data to drive sustainable redesign of production and consumption.
Shakti Sustainable Energy FoundationOverseas2016-20172653418CAG has initiated a project to empower consumers by educating them about various aspects of the electricity sector. Towards this end, CAG has initiated Electricity Consumer Cells (ECCs) in three districts of Tamil Nadu viz; Tiruvallur, Tirunelveli, and Cuddalore in partnership with three consumer organizations. The ECCs work under the guidance of ECC State Electricity Advisors. Also conduct periodic outreach meetings and capacity building programs to train local communities.
European Climate FoundationOverseas2016-20174968750This is an initiative to empower local communities on the EIA process. The purpose of the initiative is to contribute to environmental sustainability and good governance.
Global Greengrant FundOverseas2016-2017461440Indian cities have the challenge of meeting solid waste management needs in the face of rising consumption, crumbling infrastructure, and under-performing service providers. Against this context, greater attention is being paid to the informal sector, which diverts thousands of tons of waste from India’s landfills daily, with a view to leveraging and developing its capacities.The newly issued Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016, instructs local bodies to register and include waste pickers
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietyOverseas2016-20173578405Since October 2015, CAG has been working on advocating for road safety legislations with Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP). In the past year, CAG has been regularly communicating with Members of Parliament from the South, particularly Tamil Nadu to discuss and advocate for appropriate amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act. Along with the other partner organisations in India, CAG sent comments to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport that was reviewing the Motor Vehicles Amendment
Consumers InternationalOverseas2016-2017177087CAG undertook a campaign to encourage and educate farmers on the ease of organic farming and vermicomposting and encourage and educate the younger generation on the importance of organic farming and kitchen/rooftop gardening.In this regard, a vermicompost pit was set up in Thiruvannamalai and organic cultivation of vegetables done in land identified in Thiruvannamalai and in Women’s Christian College, Chennai.Also there were training sessions on vermicomposting and kitchen gardening for farmer
The Regulatory Assistance ProjectOverseas2016-2017431851The purpose of the project is to undertake a survey and develop a chapter on Tamil Nadu’s energy sector, which will include adoption of clean power sector policies. The approach of the project is to conduct political economy-based assessments of constituencies, interest groups, and stakeholders in Tamil Nadu. Towards this end, CAG developed a chapter on historical overview on the evolution of electricity subsidies in Tamil Nadu.
Reboot Design LLCOverseas2016-2017177826Reboot and Wikimedia staff conducted in-depth design research with over 100 diverse users in India and Nigeria; CAG worked with Reboot to undertake the research in India. Based on the findings, we identified opportunities for Wikipedia to grow its reach and impact, including through new features, strategies, and partnerships—and through harnessing the passion and energy of its global community.
Singapore Internet Research CenterOverseas2016-2017311488CAG has co-authored a book chapter with Dr. David Sadoway, NTU Singapore, in which the authors examine contentious questions about the provision and governance of urban public services, including the use of digital or electronic services (‘e-services’) in India’s cities.
Parisar Sanakshan Sanwardhan SansthaOverseas2016-2017151518CAG participated in a study to analyse the transport budget in the local municipal corporation’s annual budget of four years (2012-2016). A municipal budget is an important indicator of the direction the city aims to develop in. An analysis of this document would indicate priorities of the local body, types of projects taken to help achieve the set vision and if the intent is aligned with the needs of its residents.
Association for India Development Overseas2016-2017400000Way Forward Chennai (WFC) is a platform focussed on bringing together individual practitioners and organisations to advocate for inclusive and credible responses to urban disasters by looking at the areas of (a) city planning and development, (b) protection of the natural ecology, (c) disaster preparedness and management, (d) post disaster relief and rehabilitation, and (e) governance. Way Forward Chennai (WFC) is an inclusive and open forum conceived and designed by three core team members
World Resources InstituteOverseas2016-201775700Transport Governance Initiative
World Resources InstituteOverseas2016-2017228632The objective of this effort was to support strengthening of Tamil Nadu’s electricity planning process to one that utilizes renewable energy and energy efficiency, while expanding access and affordability, and awareness of clean energy solutions.
All India Institute of Local Self GovernmentOverseas2016-2017Not SpecifiedThe study intended to research the impact of privatization of water supply and distribution on the citizens of Nagpur city and attempted to answer the key question "Is NMC/OCW in a position to deliver 24x7 water supply to all residents of Nagpur city at the end of the transition period?". Nagpur has nearly 30% of its population residing in slums.
Arts and Humanities Research CentreOverseas2017-2018Not SpecifiedWhose rights to the smart city -Research network
Singapore Internet Research CentreOverseas2017-201890046CAG has co-authored a book chapter with Dr. David Sadoway, NTU Singapore, in which the authors examine contentious questions about the provision and governance of urban public services, including the use of digital or electronic services (‘e-services’) in India’s cities.
The Regulatory Assistance ProjectOverseas2017-201835168The purpose of the project is to undertake a survey and develop a chapter on Tamil Nadu’s energy sector, which will include adoption of clean power sector policies. The approach of the project is to conduct political economy-based assessments of constituencies, interest groups, and stakeholders in Tamil Nadu. Towards this end, CAG developed a chapter on historical overview on the evolution of electricity subsidies in Tamil Nadu.
Parisar Sanrakshan Sanwardhan SansthaOverseas2017-201840000Transport budget analysis of all agencies involved in implementation of urban transport plans and projects in Chennai
The University of ManchesterOverseas2017-201883120A research collaboration in the general area of data-intensive urban development in relation to marginalised urban communities.
Consumers InternationalOverseas2017-2018168268The main objective of the project was to encourage and educate consumers on the importance of terrace/kitchen gardening and educate the farmers and consumers on the use of organic fertilizer.
World Resources InstituteOverseas2015-2016531999The objective of this effort was to support strengthening of Tamil Nadu’s electricity planning process to one that utilizes renewable energy and energy efficiency, while expanding access and affordability, and awareness of clean energy solutions.
Global Greengrant FundOverseas2017-2018Not SpecifiedMapping Waste Trails : Research and Advocacy on the Informal waste sector in chennai
Technology Information Design EndeavorOverseas2017-2018300000Minsarathai Semippom (Let us save electricity)
Consumers InternationalOverseas2017-20181094179Giving poor consumers greater voice In India
Robert Bosch StiftungOverseas2017-20182330524Transparent cities network - enabling transformation through information
Greenpeace East AsiaOverseas2017-2018830805Low cost air pollution monitoring device installation across Tamil Nadu for momentum building towards Clean air action plan
Sakthi FoundationOverseas2017-20182682150Building the capacity of civil Society organisation of effective engagement in the electricity decision making in India
European Climate FoundationOverseas2017-2018Not SpecifiedEmpowering local communities the environmental Impact Assessment process
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietyOverseas2017-20181759736Global Road Safety Program
European Climate FoundationOverseas2017-20185478065Empowering local communities the environmental Impact Assessment process
The Minister for foriegn Trade and Development Cooperation Embassy of the Kingdom of the NetherlandsOverseas2017-20181956926Supporting community led advocacy to address negative impacts of unsustainable business practices on human rights in Kodungaiyur, Chennai
Global Alliance For Incinerator AlternativesOverseas2017-20181763419Building and supporting zero waste cities : A collaborative proposal to develop Asia pacific models for Leading with solutions at the frontlines of the plastics pollution crisis.

Contact details

Address No.103, First Floor, Eldams Road, Teynampet Chennai
City Chennai
State TAMIL NADU
Telephone Not Available
Mobile No 9790809844
Website Url https://www.cag.org.in/
E-mail helpdesk(at)cag[dot]org.in

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) Key Issues and Operational Areas, Major Activiities & Achivements

Operational Districts: Chennai

Operational States: TAMIL NADU

AchieveMents: 1. Demystifying and disseminating laws and policies of city, state and central governments 2. Conducting consumer awareness seminars on critical issues affecting the consumers 3. Conducting workshops and meetings on important issues affecting the citizens 4. Research on key policy issues, using evidence based approach, including conducting pilot studies, primary and secondary data collection and developing on already available research findings

Like Us
.