Srinagar, March 14 -- World Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on 15 March across the world. The day serves as an important reminder that every consumer deserves safety, fairness, and respect in the marketplace. In modern life, people depend heavily on goods and services available in markets. From the food we eat to the medicines we take and the household products we use every day, almost everything comes through markets and businesses. Because of this dependence, awareness about consumer rights has become increasingly important.

A consumer is any person who consumes goods or services for personal consumption. For example, when you are buying food items, clothes, medicine, books, or even using services such as transportation, hea...