Kahani Badlav Ki (Story of Change)

7 October 2026 · Jiribam Bazaar, Kalinagar & Pangan Tabi (Babupara) · Jiribam · 11 views

As part of observation of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the Office of Legal Metrology , Jiribam District organized an Awareness Programme on 7th October, 2026 at Jiribam Bazaar, Kalinagar & Pangan Tabi (Babupara) for the general public and shopkeepers. Subject of Awareness: 1. Proper usage of C.I. Weights and Electronic Weighing Machines. 2. How to deliver exact weight/measure to the general public. 3. Consumer Rights under Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Programme Details: Following points were demonstrated and explained: a) For Shopkeepers: - Use only verified and stamped weights and measures. - C.I. Weights should be kept clean, not rusted, and placed on level surface. - Electronic weighing machines should be switched on 5 minutes before use (warm-up), show zero reading before weighing, and should be verified annually. - No weighing to be done with defective machine or loose weight. b) For General Public: - Consumers were made aware to check zero reading before purchase. - To check the seal / verification certificate of the shop. - To insist on getting exact weight and to report any short-weight delivery to Legal Metrology Office.

Part of Seva Sankalp Utsav/Abhiyan, 2026 – Manipur — Kahani Badlav Ki (Story of Change)

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