How can consumer awareness be spread among consumers to avoid exploitation

How can consumer awareness be spread among consumers to avoid exploitation in the market place ? Explain any three ways.

Answer

Consumer awareness among consumers to avoid exploitation:

1. The formation of various organizations such as Consumers Forum or Consumers Protection Council.
2. To guide consumers on how to file cases in the Consumers Courts.
3. Consumer’s education to be promoted through advertisement/mass campaign/publicity/against malpractices of traders.
4. By writing articles / holding exhibition / rallies.
5. Strict laws to be enforced in market places.

• Exam Year: 2018