The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is mandated to provide technical support to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution under the Project “Consumer Protection and Sustainable Consumption in India”. This arrangement is a part of the Advisory Services in Environmental Management Programme (ASEM) of the Indo-German bilateral cooperation. The objective of the project is to provide best international practices tailored to the needs of consumers in India to empower the demand side of the market. By improving the structures for consumer advice, comparative testing and legal redress, consumers will be empowered to make informed purchase decisions and defend themselves against unfair trade practices. 

The important activities of the project address following areas
	Consumer information and market transparency
	Raising awareness about energy efficiency and environment friendly products
	Institutional framework for consumer protection
	Unfair trade practices and legal enforcement
	Legal redress for consumers
	Capacity building in Legal Metrology

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Important Websites Find More Links
	www.mediationadvisory.in
	www.carrotmob.org
	www.fcamin.nic.in
	www.consumerhelpline.in