'Wireless charging methods are also being explored, which will help significantly in e-waste proliferation,' Khare said. The Department is also planning to organize a hackathon for designing charging solutions that work with wearable devices with an emphasis on reducing 'electronic and electrical waste (e-waste)' and promoting a more sustainable consumer ecosystem, she said. designing a product with limited life resulting in increasing e-waste. In line with the LiFE (Lifestyle for environment) movement launched by the Prime Minister, Khare said the Department has initiated creation of 'Right to Repair portal' to protect consumers against planned obsolescence i.e. According to a statement, the primary thrust is on deployment of technology to reduce dependence of traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels and enable a rapid transition to clean energy solutions that promote sustainability, security, affordability and access to consumers in the long term. The theme is 'Empowering consumers through clean energy transitions'.

Khare said the Department of Consumer Affairs will be celebrating World Consumer Rights Day, 2023 on Wednesday, 15th March 2023.

There is one national consumer commission, 36 state commissions and 696 district commissions in the country. From July 2022, there has been more disposal of cases every month than consumer cases filed, she said.

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