National consumer rights day 2023 is on Sunday, 24th December 2023. This day is also known as “Bharatiya Grahak Diwas”. The aim of observing this day is to spread awareness about consumer rights in India.
Consumers are the key for any economy to function properly. Unfortunately, it is often observed that many Indians are unaware of their rights as a customer. The idea behind the celebration of National Consumer Rights Day is not only to remind consumers of the rights they have but also to urge them to be more informed.
Name of the Day National Consumer Rights Day or National Consumer Day
Year 2023
Frequency Annual
Date 24th December 2023
Theme Not Yet Decided for 2023 (Effective Disposal of Cases in Consumer Commission for 2022)
Established by Government of India
The day of 24th December was chosen for the celebration of this day because on this date the Consumer Protection Act was passed by Parliament in 1986. The passing of this act was a historical event in the Indian Economy.
This act protects consumers when they are buying goods and services. The law also safeguards consumers from being cheated or scammed.
This act requires businesses to provide consumers with the information that they need to make good decisions, and it also protects consumers against being charged unfair prices or receiving poor-quality products.
National Consumer Rights Day is a good opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of protecting consumer rights and to bring attention to the struggles consumers face every day. Here are a few ideas:
Every year this day is observed on a different theme. The National Consumer Right Day Theme 2023 is not yet decided by the government. We will update the same after the government’s announcement. Till then, you can check the previous year’s theme.
2021 – Be Aware of Your Rights
2022 – Effective Disposal of Cases in Consumer Commission
The government of India has been trying to make citizens aware of customer rights for a long time. One of the most famous campaigns by the government is “Jago Grahak Jago” or “Wake Up Customer”.
This program was initiated by the “Department of Consumer Affairs (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India” in 2005.
The objective of Jago Grahak is to educate consumers on all aspects of consumer protection and consumer rights. It also provides buyers with the knowledge to purchase goods, services and products fairly and responsibly.
The basic outline of National Consumer Right Day is roughly based on World Consumer Right Day. This day is celebrated globally on 15th March 2023. Last year, the theme of this day was “Fair Digital Finance”.
In India, this day is observed by various events at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The government of India has an Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) to help consumers with their complaints. Here are the details of the forum.
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