Question : CONSUMER CLUBS



(a) the number and details of consumer clubs established in the country,State-wise;

(b) whether the Government has recently conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the said scheme;

(c) if so, the details and outcome thereof;

(d) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen and set up new consumer clubs in the country; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and funds allocated therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI TASLIMUDDIN)

(a): State-wise number of consumer clubs set up so far is given at Annexure.

(b): No,Sir.

(c): Does not arise.

(d)& (e): State governments who have not yet set up the consumer clubs have been asked to expedite the same. Funds are released to State Government on furnishing the requisite documents including the list of such schools.