The consumer movement marks March 15,2019 as World Consumer Rights Day every year, as a means of raising global awareness about consumer rights and needs. This year, the day was celebrated by the Consumer Federation DK District in association with the District Administration DK, Lions Club Pandeshwar, the Food and Civil Service and Consumer Affairs Department and Besant Women’s College Mangaluru.
Mr. M J Salian, the President of the District Consumer Information Centre, DK, addressed the gathering about the importance of the day. He said consumer exploitation is very rampant these days, so consumers have to be aware of the commercial aspects of sale and purchase of goods and also the health and security aspects. He also briefed us on the Consumer Protection Act.
Mr. Sahin, Secretary of Lions Club, Pandeshwar, also shared his views on consumer exploitation and how it can be reduced with proper awareness of consumers’ rights.
Ms. Lavanya was awarded a Gold Medal and Ms. Swathi K S won a Bronze Medal for securing the highest marks in the examination and viva-voce conducted by D K District Consumer Information Centre, D.K Mangaluru. The Consumer Forum team won the best project prize for the projects ‘Online Shopping’ and ‘Food Adulteration’. Canara College won the Second-Best Consumer Club and Mrs. Jayashree Shetty and Mrs. Swathi Nayak, staff conveners, were awarded the Second-Best Coordinators by Consumer Federation D.K District.
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Mrs.Swathi Nayak
