NATIONAL CONSUMER DAY

Dec. 22, 2018

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India has decided to celebrate the National Consumer Day, 2018 with the theme “Timely Disposal of Consumer Complaints”.

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Every Year 24^th December is observed as National Consumer Day with a specific theme in India.
This year the National Consumer Day is celebrated with the theme “Timely Disposal of Consumer Complaints”.
On this day the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the president.
- The Act is considered as a historic milestone in the consumer movement in the country.
- It aims to provide consumers with effective safeguards against different types of exploitation such as defective goods, deficiency in services and unfair trade practices.
On this day, representatives of State Governments, Presidents/Members of the State Commissions, and Members of the Central Consumer Protection Council will deliberate on the various issues and challenges faced by consumers.