Vice Chairman
About Major Ramesh Chandra Upadhyay (Retd.)
Major Ramesh Chandra Upadhyay (Retd.) serves as Vice Chairman of Steel Consumer Forum, bringing his distinguished military background and administrative excellence to protect the rights of steel product consumers across India. His leadership ensures that the platform remains committed to providing simple, speedy, and less expensive solutions to consumer grievances under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Military Excellence: A Legacy of Service
Major Upadhyay’s decorated military career spanned over two decades (12 November 1976 – 4 March 1998), during which he served as an operational paratrooper and earned recognition for spearheading Army welfare projects under high-pressure conditions. His specialized training includes:
D&M A Vehicles Course – Armoured Corps Training Centre
Regimental Law Officer’s Course – Institute of Military Law
His retirement rank of Major reflects a career marked by logistical leadership, legal proficiency, and unwavering dedication to national security.
Commitment to Consumer Rights
As Vice Chairman of Steel Consumer Forum, Major Upadhyay champions the rights of individual consumers facing issues with steel products — from defective goods to unfair trade practices. Under his guidance, the organization empowers consumers to access their statutory rights including removal of defects, replacement, refunds, and compensation for losses.
His military discipline, administrative acumen, and unwavering commitment to justice make him an invaluable leader in the consumer protection ecosystem.
Major Upadhyay embodies the qualities of a matured professional with battlefield and boardroom experience — physically fit, mentally resolute, emotionally stable, thoroughly honest, and loyal to the nation. His leadership at Steel Consumer Forum represents a continuation of his lifelong mission: serving the people of Bharat with integrity, expertise, and unwavering commitment to justice.
