World Consumer Rights Day 2025 observed with theme 'A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles'
World Consumer Rights Day was observed on 15 March 2025 with the theme 'A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles'; the Department of Consumer Affairs held a webinar addressed by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
Summary
World Consumer Rights Day was observed on 15 March 2025 with the theme 'A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles'. The Department of Consumer Affairs organised a webinar on the theme, aimed at integrating sustainability into everyday consumer choices without compromising economic and social fairness. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, in a virtual address, said government initiatives on eco-labelling, protection from unfair trade practices in e-commerce, a stronger framework against greenwashing and consumer grievance platforms were empowering consumers.
Key facts
- Date
- 15 March 2025
- Theme
- A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles
- Organiser (India)
- Department of Consumer Affairs — webinar
- Address
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi (virtual)
- Focus
- Eco-labelling, e-commerce, greenwashing, grievance platforms
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2025, observed on 15 March?
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Correct answer: C — A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles
The Department of Consumer Affairs held its webinar on the theme 'A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles'.
On World Consumer Rights Day 2025, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi cited a strengthened regulatory framework against which practice, in which products are falsely marketed as environment-friendly?
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Correct answer: D — Greenwashing
Joshi mentioned strengthening the regulatory framework against greenwashing — misleading claims that a product is environment-friendly.