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CGSI is the earliest consumer organisation in India,
founded in 1966.
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CGSI was the first to demand a Consumer Protection Act
with Consumer Cours to implement it. This become a reality in 1986.
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To date, 70% of the thousands of complaints referred to
CGSI have been redressed.
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CGSI established formal Product Testing in India.
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CGSI was the first to publish a monthly magazine "Keemat"
carrying information of importance to consumer.
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CGSI promotes consumer education; initiates training
projects in rural areas; Promotes publicity drives; represents consumer
intrests with Government and other bodies.
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CGSI received the National Award for consumer Protection
in 1991.
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CGSI is the only Indian consumer organisationto be a
council member of Consumer International for 25 years.
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CGSI is a member of the Maharashtra State Consumer
Protection Counsil.
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CGSI participates in a larg number of technical commitees
and government decision-making bodies.
