This voluntary organisation was established in Bombay in 1975. Its initial activities were restricted to ensuring supplies of good quality to the public at a fair price. It has, since, diversified its activities to include the education of consumers, protecting their rights and launching several programs in their interests.
Its publications cover such topics as Medical negligence and the Consumer Protection Act, UN guidelines on consumer protection, World Environment Day and Consumer Protection Day. They have also published a comprehensive manual entitled Consumer Complaints Guide showing a wronged consumer the various steps necessary fective action against the offending Party
Its periodical – Grahak – is published in English and Marathi and is replete with especially effective cartoons. One of their cartoons is reproduced below.
For further information please contact Mumbai Grahak Panchayat, Grahak Bhavan, Behind Dr. R. N. Cooper Hospital, Juhu-Vile Parle, Bombay 400056.