why did the consumer movement begin as a special force in india
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The consumer movement arose out of the dissatisfication of the consumers as many unfair practices were being indulged in by sellers. 2. There was no legal system available to consumers to protects themselves from exploitation in the marketplace . 3. It was presumed that it was the responsiblity of the consumer to be careful while buying a commodity or service. 4 It took many years for organisations in india and around the world to create awareness amongst the people. 5. This has also shift the responsibility of ensuring the quality of goods and services into the sellers .
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➡️The consumer movement originated as a 'social force' to protect and promote the interests of consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices.
➡️Rampant food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, adulteration of food and edible oil gave birth to the consumer movement in an organised form in the 1960s.
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