Government and Industry Meet on Amendments in Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977
December 26, 2006, New Delhi

Vote of Thanks By Mr. Pranay Sinha, Co-Chairman, FICCI Retail Committee

Ms. Alka Sirohi, Additional Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs
Shri Bejon Misra, CEO, Consumer VOICE
Shri Ashok Gupta, Vice-President-Legal, Hindustan Lever Limited
Shri Vivek Bharati, Advisor, FICCI
Senior Government Officials,
Distinguished Participants,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

• On behalf of FICCI, I take this opportunity to thank Ms Alka Sirohi, Additional Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs for sparing her valuable time and shared with us her thoughts and ideas regarding Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977.
• I am also thankful to the panel speakers who have taken pain and come all the way to share their views on this vital topic. I extend my gratitude to all the participants who have come all the way from all over the country.
• The discussions were quite useful and meaningful. I whole heartedly appreciate the transparent approach of the Government in making the modifications in the Draft Rules.
• Shri Bharati, in his welcome address has rightly mentioned that Government had extensive discussions in the past with various stakeholders. In spite of the same, Government before notifying the Rules, once again is taking pain to consult the stakeholders so that the Rules that come into force are in the interest of everybody - manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, consumers etc.
• I am sure that the panel discussions would raise and stimulate valuable insights on how to further improve the Draft Rules to put a check on filing frivolous complaints or unreasonably booking manufacturers while ensuring the interests of consumers as well.
• I am also thankful to our principal sponsor Hindustan Lever Ltd. and co-sponsor Pidilite for sponsoring the event.
• With these few words, once again I thank all of those who are present here.