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Repairability Index proposed for phones and appliances

14 May 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSRepairabilityIndex proposedfor phones andappliances14 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Department of Consumer Affairs received a committee report proposing a Repairability Index (RI) in India.

Key facts

  • The RI gives each product a repair-ease score.
  • Aims: transparency, sustainability and consumer rights.

Scoring criteria

  • Availability and cost of spare parts.
  • Access to software updates.
  • Availability of repair information.
  • Overall repair costs.

Goal

  • Informed consumer choices.
  • Manufacturers building repair-friendly devices.

Exam angle

  • Body: Department of Consumer Affairs.
  • Products: mobile phones and electronic appliances.

Test yourself

1. Which department received the committee report recommending a Repairability Index for mobiles and appliances?

The notes state the Department of Consumer Affairs received the committee report.

2. The proposed Repairability Index assigns what to a product?

The RI gives each product a score showing how easily it can be repaired.

3. Which is a criterion for scoring under the proposed Repairability Index?

Spare part availability and cost is among the criteria listed.

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