In India, several consumer organizations and NGOs have been set up for the protection and promotion of consumers' interests.NGOs have a constitution of their own and are free from government interference. Educating
the general public about consumer rights by organizing training
programmes, seminars, and workshops are a function of NGOs. Filing complaints in appropriate consumer courts on behalf of the consumers is a function of NGO.Providing
legal assistance to consumers by way of providing aid, legal service, etc.
in seeking legal remedy is one of the functions of NGO. Encouraging
consumers to strongly protest and take an action against unscrupulous,
exploitative and unfair trade practices of sellers is a function of the
NGO.Publishing
periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer
problems, legal reporting, reliefs available, and other matters of
interest is a function of NGO. Non-governmental organizations are non-profit organizations that aim at promoting the welfare of people. In
India, several consumer organizations, and non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) have been set up for the protection and promotion
of consumers' interest. The functions of the NGOs are:-
a) Educating the general public about consumer rights
b) Publishing periodicals and other publications
c) Carrying out comparative testing of consumer products