Important DaysSunday, 15 March 2026·Important Days
World Consumer Rights Day Observed (15 March)
World Consumer Rights Day was observed on 15 March to promote the basic rights of consumers worldwide.
Key highlights
Direct fact
World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March, inspired by US President John F. Kennedy's 1962 address on consumer rights.
Key specifics
- Marks JFK's 15 March 1962 speech outlining four basic consumer rights.
- First observed in 1983.
- India enacted the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, replacing the 1986 Act.
- The 2019 Act created the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).
Exam lens
Important Days: 15 Mar; from JFK's 1962 address; India's Consumer Protection Act 2019 set up the CCPA.