Arunachal minister urges consumers to stay vigilant

Arunachal Pradesh Consumer Affairs Minister Gabriel D Wangsu on Sunday emphasised the need to strengthen consumer awareness and protection across the state.
Speaking at a consumer awareness workshop on the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day, Wangsu said both the Centre and the state government have been making continuous efforts to strengthen the consumer protection framework.
“In Arunachal Pradesh, the 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 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 alert 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.