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National Consumer Rights Day 2025 Observed with Theme "Consumer Protection in Digital Era".

Important Days | Dated: 24 Dec 2025

National Consumer Rights Day is observed annually on December 24 to commemorate the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act in 1986. The day aims to highlight the rights of consumers and protect them from market exploitation such as defective goods and unfair trade practices. The 2025 theme, "Consumer Protection in the Digital Era", focuses on challenges posed by e-commerce and AI-driven marketing.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Department of Consumer Affairs launched the "Jagriti 2.0" mascot to spread awareness about digital rights.
  • The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, replaced the 1986 Act to address modern challenges like e-commerce disputes.
  • World Consumer Rights Day is observed globally on March 15.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Date: December 24.
  • Theme: Consumer Protection in Digital Era.
  • Act: Consumer Protection Act 1986.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

National Consumer Rights Day commemorates the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act in which year?

Correct Answer: 1986

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Dept of Consumer Affairs

  • Minister – Pralhad Joshi
  • MoS – B.L. Verma