Organisation for Education and Protection of Consumer Rightsउपभोक्ता शिक्षा और अधिकार संरक्षण संगठनEvery individual is a consumer, regardless of occupation, age, gender,community or religious affiliation. Consumer rights and welfare are now an integral part of the life of an individual and we all have made use of them at some or the other point in our daily routine. The 8 Consumer Rights In order to safeguard consumer interest, 6 consumer rights were initially envisioned by consumer rights activists of the West, namely: . Right to Safety. Right to Information. Right to Choice. Right to be Heard. The Right to Redress. The right to consumer education. These rights were conceptualised in the developed world's consumer context where consumers are wealthy and completely dependent on the market to fulfil their needs. These rights had to be redefined keeping in mind the realities of a developing country like India. Consequently, two very important rights were added viz.:.The Right to Basic Needs and.The right to a healthy and sustained environment