GJF donates Rs. 1.23 crore to the PM National Relief Fund

The cheque has been handed over toward the relief works of the Nepal earthquake victims.

Post By : IJ News Service On 13 June 2015 1:50 PM
{{Donna Baker}}, President and CEO of {{GIA}} (Gemological Institute of America) and {{Vasant Mehta}}, Convener - {{National Technical Education Committee}} of GJEPC and Chairman of the {{Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery}} (IIGJ), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MOU allows GIA to conduct courses at IIGJ campuses throughout India. GIA’s Board of Governors and leaders in the gem and jewellery industry attended the event.%% IIGJ is a Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) project sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The IIGJ has campuses in Mumbai, Delhi, and Jaipur, with plans to expand into Kolkata and Chennai. The MOU strengthens GIA’s presence in India’s gem and jewellery industry, supports its commitment to bring the highest standards of education to India and further builds an alliance with the trade.%% “GIA is proud of its longstanding collaboration with GJEPC,” said {{Nirupa Bhatt}}, Managing Director - GIA India & Middle East. “World-class educational opportunities empower the industry. This agreement will help us reach small and large manufacturers and jewellers across India by bringing GIA education right to their doorsteps.”%% “A trained workforce is an imminent necessity in the Indian gems and jewellery industry,” said {{Vasant Mehta}}. “In order to support the requirements of our growing businesses, technical education is essential. IIGJ was born out of this very need; and with GIA’s partnership, we intend to develop the back end further by providing skilled manpower to trade members across the country.”%% GIA offers comprehensive training and respected professional credentials from its state-of-the-art campus facilities. Courses covering diamonds, coloured stones, pearls, jewellery design, sales and more are available at 25 locations throughout India.

Be the first to comment

Leave a comment

Email Alerts

WhatsApp Alerts