How satark are you about Satark?

SATARK, The Consumer Club of P.G.D.A.V. College, was launched in 2011 and is a constituent of Consumers Forum, a non -profit organization registered in 1980, under Government of India society’s registration act, 1860.  Consumer awareness is a nugget. Many consumers are avid buying new products but they are not aware that they can be deluded. Satark looks forward to spreading consumer awareness among people that is an understanding by an individual about their rights as a consumer, concerning available products. The concept contains four categories namely safety, choice, information and the right to be heard.

Getting back to the works of the society, each year, with the constant support of our Principal sir and the staff, there are a lot of knowledge sharing sessions organised, many presentations are prepared and portrayed to the audience so as to influence them and make them aware of their rights. The discussions are made more interesting when debate becomes a part of it, it also helps people in knowing about the pros and cons of the matter discussed and make the sessions attractive. With the help of our honorable Advisor Dr. Vandana Aggarwal and Convener Ms. Sakshi Verma, Satark organized various sessions last year. On 25 September, a session on GST was held which gave the vast knowledge and good understanding about GST. A quiz was also organized on GST which influenced the students and coordinator to discover more about GST.  An interactive atmosphere was maintained to ensure maximum involvement of the audience. The winners were also awarded interesting prizes. Satark celebrated World Consumer Rights day and organised a debate competition on 'Are online transactions safer?' on 22nd February 2018. This event was adjudged by Dr Shuchi Pahuja and Monika Saini.  Also, we held an E - Waste collection drive which proved to be a big success with the collection of almost 50 kgs of waste material. Other events like inter college debate on online transaction, research on energy drinks - its benefits and side effects, etc. were also conducted.

As a new semester begins, we are ready to embark on a new journey and add more to the previous years' success with the guidance of our two new faculty members, Ms. Aparna Datt and Ms. Nisha Goel. Some of the future prospects of the society include visit to NGO’s , consumer courts, open house discussion on grievance procedure. Certain poetry, fine art competitions will also take place. With changing sessions, we will welcome inter college level Moot court with  consumer court visit. An e-waste drive campaign is also an important task for which efforts are being put in by all the members so that it is completely successfully.

Satark is like a family where you learn from seniors and teachers and keep growing your knowledge with the upcoming events. You will be regularly updated of the upcoming events of Satark and with your active participation we hope to create as much awareness as possible. 

In this delusional world, we as customers ought to be SATARK.