Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized the need for sustainable lifestyle options that are available, accessible, and affordable for all consumers while protecting their basic rights and needs. Speaking at a World Consumer Rights Day webinar, Joshi highlighted the importance of sustainable lifestyles in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
He mentioned that the government has been committed to fostering sustainability through responsible consumer policies, such as expanding eco-labelling programs and strengthening regulations against greenwashing. Joshi also stressed the importance of making sustainable products more affordable and encouraging industries to adopt environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
The government is moving towards promoting consumer interest and care, with monitoring mechanisms in place to control essential commodity prices. Joshi noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mission LiFE, which aims to transition from a ‘use-and-dispose’ economy to a circular economy.
Speaking at the event, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare highlighted the importance of ensuring that sustainability does not become unaffordable for consumers. Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs B L Verma and other senior ministry officials also attended the webinar.
The theme of “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles” aligns with the cultural values and ethos of the country, emphasizing the shared responsibility of consumers in making sustainable choices. Joshi urged consumers to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of a zero-carbon lifestyle and choose the most sustainable options in daily life.
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