India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Building on the success of its virtual capacity-building initiatives conducted during 2024 and 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has launched the second series of its nationwide virtual capacity-building programme for Gram Panchayats across States and Union Territories. The series was inaugurated on February 13, 2026, in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, with the objective of deepening consumer awareness and strengthening protection mechanisms at the grassroots level.
The first interaction under the renewed initiative was held with the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The session witnessed participation through 1,011 online links, reachin...