Centre Has Been at Forefront of Fostering Sustainability Through Responsible Consumer Policies: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said sustainable lifestyle is key to addressing interconnected crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

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It presents an opportunity of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas' delivering a solution that benefits both the people and planet, the Union Minister said.

Delivering a virtual address on World Consumer Rights Day 2025 here, Joshi said the Government of India's initiatives for eco-labelling programmes, consumer protection from unfair trade practices in the e-commerce sector, strengthening the regulatory framework against greenwashing and consumer grievance platforms are empowering consumers.

He said the Centre has been at the forefront of fostering sustainability through responsible consumer policies.

The Union Minister quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said: "Government of India is not only focusing on Consumer Protection but also consumers prosperity".