Voices of Salaam Namaste

  Celebrating Consumer Rights: Manak Mahotsav 2025 at Ghaziabad On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day on 21st March 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Ghaziabad hosted Manak Mahotsav  at SK Kylde Hotel  , bringing together industry professionals, educational institutions, and community representatives for a day of awareness, creativity, and collaboration.   Understanding Consumer Rights World Consumer Rights Day is observed annually to raise awareness about consumer rights and empower individuals to make informed choices. In a market-driven economy, understanding consumer rights is essential—ranging from the right to safety, to be informed, to choose, and to be heard. Campaigns like "Jago Grahak Jago" have played a pivotal role in educating the masses about these rights and responsibilities.   Highlights of the Event The event saw enthusiastic participation with several interactive stalls set up to engage and educate attendees on the importance o...

Date: March 7, 2025 Venue: IMS Noida Organizers: [Ministry of social justice and empowerment] Objective: To raise awareness about the detrimental effects of drug abuse and to galvanize individuals to actively contribute towards a drug-free India. Here are some key highlights of the day:  Pledge Taking Ceremony: The centerpiece of the program was a powerful pledge-taking ceremony. Participants, including students, faculty, and staff, recited the "Drug-Free India Pledge." This pledge encompassed a commitment to:    * Personal abstinence from drugs and intoxicants    * Discouraging drug use among others    * Educating the community about the ill effects of drugs    * Reporting drug trafficking to authorities    * Contributing to a drug-free, healthy, and prosperous India  * Awareness Activities: The program featured a range of activities designed to raise awareness about drug abuse and its consequences. ...

Date: March 7, 2025 Venue: IMS Noida Organizers: [Ministry of social justice and empowerment] Objective: To raise awareness about the dowry system and its detrimental effects, and to encourage individuals to take a stand against this social evil. Here are some key highlights of the program: Pledge Taking Ceremony:   Pledge Taking Ceremony: The core of the program was a solemn pledge-taking ceremony. Participants, including students, faculty, and staff, voluntarily recited the "Dowry-Free India Pledge." This pledge encompassed a commitment to:    * Refrain from giving or taking dowry.    * Actively oppose dowry practices.    * Educate others about the ill effects of dowry.    * Promote healthy family relationships free from dowry.    * Contribute to building a dowry-free India.  * Awareness Activities: The program featured various activities aimed at raising awareness about the dowry system. Conclusi...