 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 23: Minister for CA&PD Ch Zulfkar Ali today said that government contemplates introducing consumer affairs as subject in all schools from next academic session. He was speaking at a symposium organized at Yognanda College Of Engineering (YCET) in connection with National Consumer Day to be observed on 25th December.
MLC Surinder Choudhary was also present on the occasion.
Elaboration on the significance of this move, the Minister said that it will enable the students to understand their basic rights and responsibilities as a consumer and also help to further disseminate information about this vital issue by making students major link in this awareness programme.
Director CA&PD G.S Chib, Joint Controller Legal Metrology (LMD), Department Amar Singh, Deputy Controller LMD Manoj Parbakhar beside representatives of State Consumer Forum were present on the occasion. |
