Upbhokta Sanrakshan Samiti Sangaria was established on 4th January 1991 in Sangria. It is a registered organization of Rajasthan and member of District Consumer Protection Council, situated at the trijunction of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan the township of Sangria caters to nearly twenty-five surrounding small and big villages.
Active work by the Society
With the special efforts of the President of the society, District Consumer Protection Council was established at Hanumangarh, after repeated communication with the state government, for which he was, made the Honorary member. Taking active part in the meetings the following points were effectively put before the Council. The post of Food Inspector lying vacant and selling of adulterated food products. Workers of PHC sent on deputation, resulting in harassed patients.Exploitation by private bus owners as
rate not fixed.Kerosene distributed to commercial centers resulting in its wastage.
In May 98 RSEB without any prior notice charged the consumers with four years surcharge. As no solution was provided, the society under the leadership of the President staged a peaceful dharna and forced the concerned officials to work for its solution.Repeated loadshedding without any prior notice by the RSEB, a notice was given to the concerned department.
Suratgarh-Sangria-Hanumangarh-Bhatinda of Bikaner zone Northern Railways was not connected to New Delhi by rail (though it was broadguaged in the primary stage) since 1994 when the services were abruptly stopped. Repeated communication with the concerned railway department led to no solution.
As a last resort the society alongwith the general public started a peaceful campaign for the restoration of the rail services. As a result the officials added two reserved and one ordinary coach for the local people. Starting of a new train in the area is now under consideration.Thus the society under the able leadership of its president has
opened now horizons and is working for the betterment and upliftment of the general
public.
Working at the grass root level and facing many challenges, the society stands dedicated to this area.
Future Aims and Projects
- Consumer Redressal Cell: Providing free services to the consumers for various problems, complaints. Legal advice and action taken free of cost.
- Consumer Literacy and Orientation Cell: Orientation training programs for the consumers regarding their rights and unfair trade practices.
- Consumer Awareness Cell: Organizing exhibitions, seminar awareness programs for the benefit of consumers.
- Consumerist Education: Publication of various study materials, publication of a monthly paper Agrim Upbhokta, making available easily understandable material and information on rules.
- To act as a protector of local issues and problems. To be vigilant on issues harming the consumers and to provide solution amicably.