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…
Dr. K.V. Rajendra agrees to streamline office process to reduce waiting time for service-seekers Mysuru: Of all the programmes organised by Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) to celebrate National Consumer Day-2022 (NCD-2022), the one likely to have a long-lasting impact was the one with the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mysuru on Dec. 27. As part of…
Mysuru: As part of National Consumer Day which is celebrated on Dec. 24, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), Legal Metrology Department, Mysuru Milk Union Limited (MyMUL), Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited and students of St. Philomena’s College created awareness by educating public on different aspects of consumer protection in city this morning. MGP has set…
MGP plans several activities from Dec. 22 to 27 Mysore/Mysuru: Since India’s Parliament adapted Consumer Protection Act on Dec 24, 1986, Dec. 24 is being celebrated as National Consumer Day every year. Instead of celebrating it just on one day, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has organised several activities for seven days from Dec. 22 to…
Mysore/Mysuru: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Chairman B. Narayanappa has warned people against E-Commerce fraud in business transactions and other commercial online dealings. He was speaking after inaugurating the National Consumer Day programme organised by the District Administration in association with Zilla Panchayat, Food and Civil Supplies Department, Legal Metrology Department, District Legal Services Authority…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy To promote consumer rights and responsibilities, there are two occasions to celebrate — on March 15 is World Consumer Day (WCD) and on December 24 is National Consumer Day (NCD). Despite ample opportunities provided by these two celebrations over the years, consumer movement in Mysuru has made little progress. One can…
Food Safety Officer calls for awareness, testing, action Mysore/Mysuru: National Consumer Day fell on Mar. 15 and Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) had organised its monthly virtual meeting-cum-interaction programme on Mar. 14 where Dr. Prasad, Medical Officer, Food Safety and Health, Family Welfare Department was invited to advice public on safe and nutritious food at home. …
Opportunity to celebrate “Consumer is the King” By Bhamy V. Shenoy Every year Dec. 24 is celebrated as National Consumer Day (NCD). It was the day Indian Parliament adapted Consumer Protection Act (CPA) in 1986. On this day we have been discussing that “Consumer is the King” and how CPA helps the consumers. However this…
Mysuru: Marking National Consumer Day, District Administration, Zilla Panchayat and Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs had organised a programme at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, District Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum Member M.C. Devakumar observed that Consumer Protection Act was being utilised well in urban areas…
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