As part of its extension initiative, the Department of Commerce and the Consumer Forum of Canara College conducted an interactive awareness session titled “Educating Young Minds: A Consumer Awareness Extension Activity” at Government PU College, Car Street, Mangaluru on November 24, 2025. The session was designed to be simple, engaging, and age-appropriate, focusing on the fundamentals of consumer education. The program began with a brief introduction to consumer rights and responsibilities, followed by real-life examples of misleading advertisements and online shopping scams. Various visual aids and short videos were used to clearly explain the concepts. Interactive segments such as quizzes and Q&A sessions were included to sustain student interest and encourage participation. The team also discussed how to address consumer grievances and introduced the concept of the Consumer Redressal Mechanism in a simplified manner.
The activity was coordinated by Mrs. Anasuya Bhagvath, Faculty, Department of Commerce, and Mrs. Lavina S. Noronha, Convener of the Consumer Forum, along with Ms. Megha R. and Ms. Apeksha, Student Coordinators, under the guidance of Mrs. Dejamma A., HOD, Department of Commerce. A total of eight members participated in the extension activity.
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Mrs. Anasuya Bhagvath
Mrs. Lavina S Noronha
