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01.10.2019

Consumer

Union Consumer Affairs Minister, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan launches 'Consumer App': A one stop solution for consumer grievance redressal at the palm of every consumer across the nation

MANU/PIBU/1468/2019

In order to fast-track consumer grievance redressal process and provide an effective forum for consumers to give their valuable suggestions to the Department on consumer related issues, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan launched the 'Consumer App' today in Krishi Bhawan. Another bold step towards achieving the objective of 'Digital India', the app aims to provide a one stop solution for consumer grievance redressal at the palm of every consumer across the nation via mobile phones.

The Consumer App is loaded with various consumer centric features which will benefit both Consumers and the Government. Consumers can sign-up with an OTP (one time password) and create an user ID and password to use the app. Consumers will now be able to lodge complaints / Grievances directly through this app which then will be taken up with companies for quick redressal. Feature to track the lodged grievances is also built in this app. Various important links that will be useful to the consumers are also available in the app.

The knowledgebase available in the app is a very useful feature that will help consumers get information pertaining to 42 Sectors including Consumer Durables, Electronic Products, e-commerce, Banking, Insurance, etc. Consumers can use this app in Hindi and English on both Android and IoS platforms. This App can be downloaded free of cost from Google Play Store or App Store for Apple. Consumers can also give their valuable suggestions through the Consumer App.

Tags : Consumer App Launch Grievance redressal

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