India is preparing to introduce a Right to Repair framework, allowing people to easily repair products like mobile phones, tablets, consumer durables, and automobiles/automobile equipment. The idea is to make people self-efficient while contributing to a sustainable environment.
The discussion to introduce a Right to Repair framework was held on July 13 and was chaired by Smt. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs in India. The discussion also included DoCA, State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, and Consumer Activists & Consumer Organizations as members.
The proposed framework is based on the concept of the LiFE movement (Lifestyle for Environment), recently launched by PM Narendra Modi. It encourages reusing and recycling various consumer products.
