National Consumer Day

• National Consumer Day is observed every year on 24 December to highlight the importance of consumer movement.

• The day is also celebrated to spread awareness about the rights and responsibilities of every consumer.

• The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (replaced by the Consumer Protection Act 2019 from 20 July 2020) was enacted on 24 December 1986.

• This year, the theme of National Consumer Day is "Virtual Hearings and Digital Access to Consumer Justice".