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Today, there are a number of voluntary associations operating in our country. Since 1970, attempts have been made to unite the efforts of voluntary organizations through formation of consumer federation groups throughout the country. States have started organizing national conventions. The second National Convention that was held in New Delhi in 1991 gave rise to the formation of Confederation of Indian Consumer Organisations (CICO). Thus, it was for the first time many of the consumer organizations came together to form a "National Consumer Organization". Today it has got members from various states and has mustered enough consumer power to influence the Government to act in favour of consumers. If consumer organizations join together to form larger confederations, it is hoped that the consumer movement will gain momentum to solve the problems of consumers. If the Government protects its citizen till awareness is generated, there is no doubt that the consumer movement in our country will develop and catch momentum in its real spirit.