Itanagar, March 15 Arunachal Pradesh Minister of Consumer Affairs, Gabriel D Wangsu, emphasized the need to strengthen consumer awareness and protection across the state on Sunday.
Speaking at a consumer awareness workshop on the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day, Wangsu said that both the Centre and the state government have been continuously working to strengthen the consumer protection framework.
"In Arunachal Pradesh, institutional mechanisms for grievance redressal are already in place, with the functioning of the state consumer commission and district consumer commissions to deal with cases related to unfair trade practices, defective goods, and deficient services," he said.
Wangsu said that the state government has directed all departments to prepare citizen charters outlining the services they provide, along with defined timelines for delivery.
He urged people to remain vigilant while purchasing goods and services by carefully checking labels, expiry dates, and certification marks to ensure quality and safety.
He appealed to people to make informed financial and purchasing decisions, noting that consumer protection transcends social and economic boundaries and applies equally to everyone, from daily wage earners buying essential commodities to professionals investing in financial products.
He said that with stronger institutions, greater public awareness, and active community participation, Arunachal Pradesh can build a marketplace that is safe, fair, and transparent for all consumers.