Archive · 26 Dec 2025
National Consumers Day Observed in Krishnagar
On 24 December, the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat celebrated National Consumers Day in Krishnagar.
They talked about how India's consumer protection laws have changed over the years.
The president, Mr. Sen, reminded everyone that this day is important because it's when the Consumer Protection Act was first made in 1986.
A lawyer, Mr. Sinha, said it's very important for regular people to know about these laws so they can protect themselves.
They also made a new committee to help people understand and use these laws better.
The main idea is to make sure everyone knows their rights as consumers.
National Consumers Day was observed by the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat in Krishnagar on 24 December.
The event focused on the evolution of India's consumer protection laws and the importance of legal awareness.
Mr. Tarak Kumar Sen, the president, highlighted the significance of the Consumer Protection Act enacted in 1986.
Advocate Pravin Kumar Singh noted that the law now includes provisions for punitive action, including imprisonment.
Supreme Court advocate Mr. Anjan Sinha emphasized the need for grassroots awareness of consumer rights.
- Who
- Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat
- What
- Observed National Consumers Day
- When
- 24 December
- Where
- TS Health Society building, Krishnagar
- Why
- To discuss consumer rights and legal awareness
- Date
- 24 December
- Location
- TS Health Society building, Krishnagar
- Organisation
- Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat
- President
- Mr Tarak Kumar Sen
- Chief Speaker
- Mr Anjan Sinha
- Secretary
- Advocate Pravin Kumar Singh
- Treasurer
- Mr Shubhranshu Ghosh
- Committee Members
- 11