Voluntary organisations with excellent consumer rights awareness and consumer protection work and important contribution in the field will be given State and division-level awards by the State Government. February 15 is the last date for filing applications for the awards.
Three prizes – first, second and third prizes carrying Rs30,000, Rs20,000 and Rs10,000, respectively – will be given at the State-level by Food and Civil Supplies Department. The three division-level awards will carry Rs6,000, Rs4,000 and Rs2,000, respectively. Besides, citations will also be given away to selected voluntary organisations.
The organisations having worked in rural, tribal and backward areas will be given preference in awards. The selected organisations will be awarded on Consumer Protection Day, March 15.District collectors have been informed about application process. After February 15, applications received for State-level awards will be sent with collector’s recommendation to the Directorate of Food and Civil Supplies. Applications for division-level awards will be sent to divisional office by February 20.
Jury has been constituted for selection of State-level awards. Chairman of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission will head the committee and members will include Principal Secretary Food & Civil Supplies, Commissioner Food & Civil Supplies and one non-government member.