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1 "My journey as a social entrepreneur'" Pradeep S. Mehta Secretary General, CUTS International TEDxDTU, Delhi Technological University, January 31, 2011

2 We are.. Research | Advocacy | Networking on Public Policy Issues, globally

3 How we began?

4 Concern for the poor

5 Helpless consumer!!! Gram Gadar, August, 1984

6 1 st Campaign: Shortage of coins !!! Janasatta May 1985

7 Asserting Consumer Rights

8 Trailblazing new heights THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS, August 2010

9 Journey of National Competition Policy 1956 Public sector commanding heights of the mixed economy 1965 Monopolies & Restrictive Trade Practices rampant, Bill for the same was drafted 1969 Enactment of the MRTP Act1973 Enactment of the FERA Act1991 Reforms Adopted: deregulation and liberalization2002 Competition Act adopted by Parliament2007 Competition Amendment Act adopted 2007 11th five year plan recommends adoption of National Competition Policy

10 Myths vs. Realities National Competition Policy

11 Entry of foreign firms

12 Tool for the rich and urban?

13 Lack of public participation

14 Do we need a National Competition Policy ?

15 Countries with a Competition Policy Mozambique Malawi Fiji Uzbekistan Australia Hong Kong Mexico Botswana

16 Recommendations by Planning Commission of India Well- defined principles Every Level Competition Audit Reforms

17 Why did CUTS take up the battle for a competition policy and law in India?

18 THANK YOU CUTS INTERNATIONAL D-217, Bhaskar Marg, Bani Park, Jaipur 302 016, India Ph: 91.141.228 2821; Fx: 91.141.228 2733/2485 Em: psm@cuts.org ; cuts@cuts.org@cuts.orgcuts@cuts.org Web: www.cuts-international.orgwww.cuts-international.org Some of the images have been taken from www.google.com

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