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UP Deputy CM Urges Longer-Lasting Appliances at DITAA 2026
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak urged appliance manufacturers to build products that last at least 20 years, speaking at the Digit India's Top Appliance Awards (DITAA 2026) in Delhi. He…
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Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak urged appliance manufacturers to build products that last at least 20 years, speaking at the Digit India's Top Appliance Awards (DITAA 2026) in Delhi. He asked makers to consider buyback or upgrade options for old refrigerators and other appliances. The event, powered by Haier and presented by Times Network, awarded winners across 140 products in categories including refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and televisions, with LG, Samsung, and Haier among the top performers.
The Indian Opinion
The Deputy CM's plea for appliances that last 20 years resonates with every household that has watched a perfectly good refrigerator turn obsolete. But the narrative that manufacturers are greedy for changing models every five years is one-sided. Consumers also demand new features, better efficiency, and smart connectivity. The real test is whether the industry will offer buyback or upgrade options, as Pathak suggested. If no company takes that up, the speech will remain just a good line.
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