All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation Donates INR 1.23 Crores to the PM National Relief Fund

The All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) on behalf of Jewellery community in India has handed over a cheque of INR 1.23 crore towards relief works of the Nepal earthquake victims. Mr. Manish Jain, Chairman of GJF handed over the cheque to Shri. Amit Shah, BJP President in New Delhi on 11 June, 2015.

Appreciating the donations offered by several members to GJF, Mr Jain, said, “the domestic gem and jewelery makers came together and collected the money in aid of the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal. The gem and jewellery industry has always remained at the forefront in supporting various charitable and humane causes. The Nepal tragedy is undoubtedly one of the worst in the history of civilization and we applaud the Government’s efforts for its proactive measures in extending aid to the people of Nepal. The industry’s contribution is a humble effort to support the Government in this humanitarian cause”.

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.