Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India

Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India

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To create Consumer Awareness, to protect Consumer Intersts and Rights.

Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is one of the two Departments under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. It was constituted as a separate Department in June 1997 as it was considered necessary to have a separate Department to give a fillip to the nascent consumer movement in the country.

26/05/2026

Shri Ashutosh Agarwal, Director, Legal Metrology, Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), chaired the Weekly Virtual Jan Sunwai, aimed at strengthening support for industry stakeholders. During the session, he addressed sector-specific issues raised by industry representatives and discussed possible solutions. The platform helped improve communication, clarify regulatory provisions, and resolve day-to-day concerns faced by industries. The meeting was attended by representatives from various industries and officers from Central and State Legal Metrology.

26/05/2026

अपने रोज़ाना के खाने में तेल का उपयोग कम से कम 10% घटाएँ। ऐसा करके आप मोटापे से लड़ सकते हैं और अपने लिवर को सुरक्षित रख सकते हैं, क्योंकि फैटी लिवर सही खानपान और स्वस्थ आदतों से काफी हद तक रोका और ठीक किया जा सकता है।

Photos from Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India's post 26/05/2026

देखिए, ई-जागृति की सफलता की कहानी, उपभोक्ता की जुबानी।

Photos from Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India's post 25/05/2026

ईंधन प्रणाली को सशक्त बनाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम ⛽📏

उपभोक्ता मामले विभाग ने Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) के दायरे का विस्तार करते हुए CNG, LPG, LNG और हाइड्रोजन डिस्पेंसरों के सत्यापन को सक्षम बनाया है, जिससे सत्यापन योग्य भार एवं माप उपकरणों की कुल श्रेणियाँ 18 से बढ़कर 23 हो गई हैं।

सटीक माप सुनिश्चित करने, सेवा दक्षता बढ़ाने और उपभोक्ता विश्वास को मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक और कदम।

Photos from Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India's post 25/05/2026

Department of Consumer Affairs has expanded the scope of Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs), enabling verification of CNG, LNG and Hydrogen dispensers and increasing the total categories of weights and measures from 18 to 23.

Enhancing accuracy in measurement, improving service delivery and supporting the growing adoption of cleaner fuels across the country.

25/05/2026

Always choose BIS certified products for safety, reliability and quality!

25/05/2026

Just because a product looks eco-friendly doesn’t mean it is. Don’t fall for greenwashing. Read labels. Choose wisely.

24/05/2026

Support Vocal for Local by choosing Made in India products that empower local businesses, promote homegrown brands, and help build an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

24/05/2026

आज के Podcast with Jagriti में सुनिए लोहित (अरुणाचल प्रदेश) के एक उपभोक्ता की कहानी, जिन्होंने एक ऑनलाइन शॉपिंग प्लेटफॉर्म से निर्धारित कीमत पर फोन ऑर्डर करने के बावजूद, कीमत बढ़ने का कारण बताकर, डिलीवरी न देने की समस्या का समाधान राष्ट्रीय उपभोक्ता हेल्पलाइन के माध्यम से 5 दिनो के भीतर पाया।

24/05/2026

Advertisements targeting children should be safe, honest, and responsible. Under the Right to Consumer Awareness, every consumer has the right to stay informed and aware of misleading advertisements aimed at children.

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Krishi Bhawan
New Delhi
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