Its national rollout to be powered by GIA
The
All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the country’s leading
national trade association of gems & jewellery, today launched its first
ever educational programme – “Labham” in Rajkot. A comprehensive ready reckoner
– “Labham Reference Book” was also unveiled on this occasion in the presence of
important industry leaders across the region. The event was powered by GIA
(Gemological Institute of America), recognized as the world’s foremost
authority in gemmology.
The Labham programme has been
developed considering the needs of jewellers, manufacturers, traders and other
constituents of the G&J businesses. The programme is an interactive and
intensive one-day educational workshop covering topics like compliance, risk
management and best business practices in the gems & jewellery industry.
Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Managing
Director - GIA in India and the Middle East said, “GIA has always supported
industry’s efforts to move forward through learning and knowledge. Labham is a
unique platform. It will not only help the trade in improving governance
and credibility, but will also provide stability in day to day operations.
Along with GJF, we are glad to take this initiative to the trade members spread
across the length and breadth of the country.”
Mr. Haresh Soni, Chairman - GJF,
said, “We at GJF, believe that compliance and business practice related topics
are extremely relevant to businesses big and small. So we wanted to create a
platform where our fellow members could educate themselves on these complex
topics.” We thank GIA India for supporting this effort to enhance governance.
He added, “I hope Labham will be instrumental in,
empowering participants to operate their businesses in a more professional
manner.”
Specially conceived and developed
by GJF, all participants would be offered a ‘Labham’ reference book, which will
explain the essential elements of conducting business and adhering to the
regulatory and taxation norms prevailing in the industry. During the first
phase, GJF will take Labham to 16 cities across all regions, making efforts to
reach out to maximum number of self-employed jewellers.
The course fee is affordable at
Rs. 750 per head for GJF members and Rs. 1,000 per head for non-members. To
register, interested participants can call GJF’s Regional Manager Mr. Pratik
Gauri 07874885858 or mail at infodesk@gjf.in.
About GJF: GJF is
the national nodal and the largest single trade body in India for the promotion
and growth of trade in gems and jewellery across India. It represents over
6,00,000 players comprising manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers,
distributors, laboratories, gemologists, designers and allied services to the
domestic Gems & Jewellery industry. The Gems & Jewellery industry is a
hand crafted and labour intensive with over 1 crore strong labour force engaged
in the manufacturing of jewellery industry in the domestic sector. The industry
size is estimated to be in the region of Rs. 4,00,000 crore. The Federation’s
mission is to support and promote the progress and prosperity of all the
members in the gems and jewellery industry across India. It also provides
regular news updated on notifications, rules and regulations declared by the
Government. It promotes the trade, by participating in promotional events on a
national level. It encourages the trade through the organization of consumer
exhibits in India. It also counsels educational and research institutes that
help in developing superior quality and high standards for effective
functioning of the trade.
About GIA: An independent
organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is recognized as the
world's foremost authority in gemmology. Established in 1931, GIA has
translated its expert knowledge into the most respected gemmological education
available. Early in the 1950s, GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Colour, Cut,
Clarity and Carat Weight. In 1953, the Institute created the
International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually
every professional jeweller in the world. Through research, education,
gemmological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is
dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewellery by upholding the
highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. GIA
India can be found on the web at www.giaindia.in.
By Aryan Rana
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