Leh: The Department of Food Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs, Nubra organised Consumer Empowerment Week (March 14 to 20) to spread awareness about consumer rights at Diskit as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration. Chairperson, Block Development Council (BDC), Diskit, Stanzin Gyatso was the chief guest and Hunder Councillor, Kunzang Lotus was the guest of honour.
Tehsil Supply Officer, Diskit spoke in detail about various schemes, such as Above Poverty Line (APL), Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) etc. He advised the consumers to check the expiry date while purchasing goods.
Chairperson BDC and Councillor Hunder appreciated the organisers and requested them to organise such awareness programmes at other villages of the Nubra sub-division.
Head Lama of Diskit Gonpa, Tehsil Supply Officer Diskit, Sarpanch and Panch of Diskit, President, Merchant Association Diskit and President, Ama Tsogspa Diskit were also present.
