National Consumer Day 2023 Celebrated with Emphasis on Technology and Consumer Protection

As part of the celebrations, several initiatives were inaugrated including the e-JAGRITI portal for consumer commissions, VC Facility at NCDRC, Drone certification facility at NTH, new laboratories at National Test House, and an exchange of MoU between NTH and RRSL for mutual collaboration in EV testing. The event featured a technical session on themes such as “Artificial Intelligence & the Protection of Consumer Rights,” “Role of Technology in Speedy Disposal of Consumer Cases,” and “Impact of Dark Patterns on Consumer Choices & Preferences.”

National Transit Pass System (NTPS) for Seamless Forest Produce Transit Across India

The NTPS is set to replace the current system of state-specific transit permits with a unified, online “One Nation-One Pass” regime, simplifying the transportation process and contributing to the ease of doing business. Designed for user convenience, the NTPS features desktop and mobile applications for easy registration and permit applications. Users