India, Dec. 7 -- FICCI-CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Destroying the Economy), on Saturday, organised the third edition of its Annual Auto Rally. The event was flagged off by Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari. The aim of the rally was to raise large-scale awareness on the impact of smuggled and counterfeit goods on India's economy, public health and national security.

On the occasion, Tiwari made a passionate appeal during the flag-off ceremony and urged citizens to act as informed consumers and join the nation's collective crusade against smuggling, which continues to drain Government revenue and undermine legitimate industry.

"Smuggling is not just an economic offence; it is a silent threat that fuel...