Self Employment Cells (SECs) play an essential role in promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among consumers, particularly in consumer organizations like Akhil Bhartiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP). These cells provide training, guidance, and...
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Indian Government Launches ‘Right-to-Repair’ Initiative to Promote Sustainability and Reduce Electronic Waste
The Indian government has launched a new initiative called the “Right-to-Repair” on a unified portal, which aims to cover four sectors including consumer durables, electronic devices, automobiles, and farm equipment. The...
Continue reading...Empowering Indian Consumers on International Consumer Day: A Reflection on Progress and Challenges
International Consumer Day, also known as World Consumer Rights Day, is an annual event celebrated on 15th March across the world to promote consumer rights and raise awareness about consumer protection....
Continue reading...Supreme Court Slams NCDRC for Inaction on Consumer Complaint, Orders Immediate Resolution Within a Year
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has taken a strong stance against the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) for the lengthy delay in passing an order on a consumer...
Continue reading...Celebrating 50 Years of Consumer Advocacy: The Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP)
For 50 years, Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) has been at the forefront of the consumer rights movement in India. Founded in 1974, ABGP is a non-profit consumer rights organization that...
Continue reading...Consumer Protection Laws and Regulations in Kerala: An Overview
Kerala, a state located in the southwestern region of India, is known for having a high level of consumer awareness and a strong consumer protection laws and regulations. The state has...
Continue reading...Consumer’s Challenges in India
There are a number of challenges that consumers in India face when it comes to protecting their rights and interests. Some of the key challenges include: Overall, despite the presence of...
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Consumer protection laws in India are designed to safeguard the rights of consumers and ensure that they are not taken advantage of by businesses. These laws cover a wide range of...
Continue reading...What is Pyramid Scheme?
A pyramid scheme is a fraudulent business model in which new members are recruited to make investments, and a large proportion of the money is paid to earlier investors or recruiters,...
Continue reading...Direct Selling Guidelines 2016
The Direct Selling Guidelines 2016 are a set of regulations issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in India to govern the direct selling industry. These guidelines aim to protect consumers...
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