Mysuru: The Members of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) have expressed deep disappointment that both State and Central Government Departments are not showing sufficient interest in celebrating “World Consumer Rights Day.” The day highlights the significance of consumer awareness and empowerment. The meeting held at MGP Office in city on Sunday discussed this year’s theme, “Every…
Mysuru: The theme of World Consumer Rights Day-2025 is “A just transition to sustainable lifestyles” along with “Greater protection and empowerment for consumers.” For Mysureans, the latter theme is urgent considering the near absence of Consumer Movement. One telling example is the complete absence of any celebration of National Consumer Day last year on Dec….
Mysuru: An awareness programme was held to mark National Consumer Day, organised by Seshadripuram Degree College in collaboration with its NSS and NCC units, along with Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds on Dec. 24. MGP Founder President Bhamy V. Shenoy, the chief guest, highlighted various ways in which consumers are misled…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy, Founding President, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) We often read about interesting judgements from District, State and National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions against banks, insurance companies, real estate firms and online shopping platforms. These judgements create the impression of a vibrant consumer movement at both National and State levels. However, the reality…
At MGP meeting, MCC Zonal Commissioners mention disrespectful behaviour by some residents Mysuru: While attempting to raise awareness about e-Swathu through a door-to-door campaign, residents often shut their doors on staff, lamented Anand, Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zonal Office 8 and Mahesh Kumar Jigani, Commissioner of MCC Zone Office 4. At the monthly…
Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has urged KSRTC officials to take a call on building a new Bus Stand after seeking opinion of all those who matter representing various sections of the society. This resolution was taken during the ‘Monthly MGP meeting with KSRTC on handling congestion at KSRTC Bus Stand’ held under the Chairmanship…
Mysuru: The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of Justice P.N. Desai Commission, which is investigating the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) site allotment scam. At a general meeting held at its office on Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri on Sunday, the MGP resolved to continue pushing for a CBI investigation into the…
Mysuru: The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) addressed several pressing issues affecting the city at the recent monthly meeting held at its office on Vivekananda Road in Yadavagiri. Members brought attention to a report from Star of Mysore that highlighted the dysfunctional traffic signals. ASI Murali from the V.V. Puram Traffic Police Station informed that the…
Mysuru: Despite the persistent efforts of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), senior officers in the Police Department often do not make time to engage with the public, said MGP Founding President Dr. Bhamy V. Shenoy. Speaking to Star of Mysore, he said that in earlier years, committed Officers like the much-admired H.R. Kasturirangan (who served…
Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) and prominent citizens of Saraswathipuram have called upon the community to come together to retain and preserve the historic Kukkarahalli Lake, currently under the care of the University of Mysore. The meeting, titled “Kukkarahalliya Prastuta Stitigati Haagu Sambhavaniya Sankashtagalu” (Current State and Potential Issues of Kukkarahalli), was led…
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