With the advancement in technology and growing importance of Artificial Intelligence in many fields, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs has selected the theme, "Fair and Responsible AI for Consumer", for celebrating ‘World Consumer Rights Day’ on 15th March, 2024. It gives immense pleasure that the citizens of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are joining hands with the rest of the World in Celebrating the World Consumer Rights Day.

On this occasion of ‘World Consumers Rights Day’, I am pleased to learn that efforts are being made towards a framework in which innovation coexists with fairness and responsibility thus ensuring a better tomorrow for smart and empowered consumers. It emphasizes the fact that transparency and vigilance are essential in creating an AI landscape that respects consumer rights and values.

In an era of increasingly changing consumer landscape by way of advancement in technology including AI, our collective responsibility is to champion the cause of fairness and accountability. Let's work towards a future where technological innovation harmonizes seamlessly with principles of fairness and responsibility, ensuring that Consumers Rights are upheld. Together, we can forge a path towards a brighter and more equitable tomorrow.

Admiral DK Joshi

PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)

Lieutenant Governor A& N Islands &

Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency