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National Consumer Helpline launched

Special Correspondent

HYDERABAD: A National Consumer Helpline, to seek advice on any consumer problem, has been set up by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with Delhi University.

Consumers from any part of the country can dial the toll free number 1600 11 4000 from any BSNL or MTNL telephone line between 9 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. on all working days, according to the Commissioner Civil Supplies.

The department also set up a Consumer Online Resource and Empowerment (CORE) project in collaboration with the Consumer Coordination Council, New Delhi. Consumers can access the website www.core.nic.in to lodge complaints or know the latest news in the area of consumer protection and welfare.

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