Students of Government High School, Kuthur with the school teaching staff, officials of LM&CP, Herola, Panel Lawyer and others during the consumer awareness programme. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Shamator | May 17
A consumer awareness programme under the theme “Consumer Rights & Responsibilities” was held Saturday at Government High School, Kuthur, in Shamator district, bringing together educators, legal experts and enforcement officials to educate the local community on consumer-related issues.
The programme was organised by the Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection (LM&CP), Tuensang, in collaboration with Government High School, Kuthur.
An invocation was pronounced by Y Mongchim George, pastor of Kuthur Baptist Borü, followed by a welcome address from Y Mukhe, head in-charge of the school, who expressed appreciation to the department and legal representatives for choosing Kuthur as the venue to engage grassroots citizens in consumer education.
Delivering a short speech, C Chullen Chang, Assistant Controller of LM&CP Tuensang, spoke about the department’s ongoing efforts to ensure fair trade practices and protect consumers in both rural and urban settings. He emphasized the importance of community participation in reporting malpractices and staying informed.
The keynote address on “Consumer Rights & Responsibilities” was delivered by Herola, panel lawyer with the Tuensang District Legal Services Authority. She explained the six basic consumer rights enshrined in the Consumer Protection Act, including the right to safety, information, choice, representation, redressal, and consumer education. Herola also encouraged participants to approach legal services institutions in case of exploitation or grievances, especially in remote areas where access to redressal mechanisms remains limited.
The programme concluded with closing remarks from Yemjong BN Chang, inspector at LM&CP Tuensang, who urged students and villagers to take the knowledge shared during the event seriously and to spread awareness within their households and communities.
