Qaimoh (Kulgam) Aug 23: The Legal Metrology Department (LMD) of Kulgam holds consumer awareness programs at Govt Higher Secondary school Qaimoh in Kulgam district to educate people on their rights and the importance of accurate measurements, fair trade, and transparency.
The programme was graced by the presence of Mr. Tanveer Ahmad, Joint Controller, Legal Metrology Department, Mr. Shabir Ahmad, Assistant Controller, Legal Metrology Department, Dr Sajad Ahmad Principal HSS Qaimoh and Insp. Zuhaib Legal Metrology.
At the outset, the Joint Controller Legal Metrology and others officials welcomed the students and staff of the school for attending the consumer awareness programme.
The department made the students/consumers aware about their rights and duties while purchasing day to day goods from the market.
They were made aware about the precautions they have to take while purchasing the day to day goods.
They were informed about the utility of various weights and measures and weighing and measuring in accurate way by the various traders.
They were also trained how to check the authenticity of various weights and measures used by various traders during business transaction. They were advised to see zero and mark of month and year of verification and stamping on the electronic weighing machines before purchasing any commodity.
At conclusion, the department presented vote of thanks to the Principal, staff and students of the school for their active co-operation and showing interest in such consumer awareness programme.
