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National Consumer Day 2025 celebrated with theme of "Efficient and Speedy
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the National Consumer Day 2025 celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Wednesday, Joshi said technology-enabled reforms are significantly improving access, transparency and speed in consumer dispute resolution. The event was organised by the Department of Consumer Affai
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Department of Consumer Affairs conducts Chintan Shivir on "Amendment in Co
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, organised a "Chintan Shivir on Amendment in the Consumer Protection Act, 2019" today at Manak Bhawan, New Delhi
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Department of Consumer Affairs holds 'Chintan Shivir' to review Consumer P
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The event was graced by Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi, President of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC); Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs; Bharat Khera, Additional Secretary; and Anupam Mishra, Joint Secretary. In their addresses, they e
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Centre launches logo design competition for empowering consumers through r
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Encouraging wider public engagement in the mission of repair, a Logo Design Competition on 'Empowering Consumers through Repairability Index' is launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with MyGov and the Chair on Consumer Law at National Law University Delhi.
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Govt launches probe into e-commerce platforms over extra charges classifie
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs has received several complaints against e-commerce platforms for charging extra fees under various names, a practice that the government has classified as a "dark pattern" that misleads and exploits consumers.
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Government eases compliance burden on industry while ensuring benefit of r
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has issued a revised advisory in view of the revision of GST rates effective from September 22, 2025. Using powers under Rule 33 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, the Centra
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Action will be taken against e-commerce entities using dark patterns: Cons
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Central Government is cracking down on e-commerce entities using "dark patterns", deceptive design tactics that manipulate consumers into unintended purchases or subscriptions.
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Centre urges consumers to use only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certif
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) appeal to consumers across the country to use only BIS-certified helmets. Additionally, the Department has called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS ce
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One Nation, One Time: India's march towards time sovereignty, says Union M
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, organised a landmark Round Table Conference on Time Dissemination at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, today, under the visionary theme "One Nation, One Time."
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Centre frames draft rules for gas meters under the Legal Metrology (Genera
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken a significant step towards strengthening consumer protection, promoting fair trade practices and ensuring accurate measurement in gas usage by framing draft rules for Gas Meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
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Rules mandates gas meters to undergo testing, verification and stamping pr
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken a significant step towards strengthening consumer protection, promoting fair trade practices, and ensuring accurate gas usage measurement by framing draft rules for Gas Meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
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AI-enabled consumer helpline system set up, gives sector-wise analysis of
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Department of Consumer Affairs has set-up an AI-enabled National Consumer Helpline (NCH) system that offers sector-wise analysis of grievances.
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