A Consumer Club in a college is a student-led group that promotes awareness about consumer rights, responsibilities, and laws. It encourages students to become informed, alert, and responsible consumers in society.

Objectives of a Consumer Club

Educate students about consumer rights and responsibilities.

Spread awareness about consumer laws, unfair trade practices, and grievance redressal mechanisms.

Promote ethical and sustainable consumption.

Develop critical thinking through practical activities and campaigns.

Consumer Rights (as per Consumer Protection Act, 2019)

Right to Safety

Right to be Informed

Right to Choose

Right to be Heard

 Awareness Campaigns

Theme Days: Organize “Consumer Rights Day” or “Ethical Consumption Week.”

Posters & Slogans: Create competitions around catchy slogans or posters about consumer rights.

Social Media Campaigns: Run awareness campaigns on college social media pages.

 Quiz & Competitions

Consumer Rights Quiz: Host an inter-department quiz competition on topics like MRP, consumer laws, warranties, etc.

Debates & Elocution: Topics like “Are Indian Consumers Well Protected?” or “Online Shopping – A Boon or Bane?”

Essay Writing: “Role of Youth in Consumer Protection” or “Sustainable Consumerism.”

Consumer Surveys & Reports

Market Surveys:Conduct surveys on consumer satisfaction with local shops or online platforms.

Comparative Study: On different brands of a product (price, quality, packaging).

Consumer Report Presentation: Students present findings to faculty or local authorities.

Digital Awareness Activities

Fake vs Real Products Awareness: A session on identifying counterfeit goods, especially online.

E-commerce Consumer Rights:Discussions around refund policies, privacy, data misuse.