Dehradun, March 19 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 18 Mar: The Dehradun Branch Office of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) successfully organised an awareness programme on the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day 2026. The objective of the programme was to enhance awareness among consumers regarding consumer protection through quality, safety, and standardisation.

Anand Swaroop, Secretary, Consumer Affairs, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Other guests included Brigadier KG Behl (Retd), Pankaj Gupta, President, IAU, Dr S Farooq, President, Himalaya Wellness Company, and Harendra Garg, President, SMAU.

In his address, the Chief Guest emphasised the need for aware and empowered consumers and stated that the joint role of i...