Every year on 24th December, National Consumer Day or Bharatiya Grahak Diwas is celebrated in India. This day is used to make all the consumers aware of their powers and rights. The day was created under the Consumer Protection Act, which came into force in 1986 to create awareness and protect consumers from market exploitation such as faulty products or expensive pricing.
Theme :
The National Consumer Rights Day theme 2022 is “Fair Digital Finance.”
History :
The history of Consumer Rights Day in India can be traced back to 1986 when the Consumer Protection Act was passed by the Parliament. This act introduced consumer rights with the aim of protecting consumers from exploitation in the market place.
Significance :
The significance of Indian Consumer Day 2022 revolves around providing a holistic shopping experience to the consumers. They are provided with protection against unfair trade practices such as fake advertisements, offering false gifts and hoardings.
