‘Global Champs’ pre-Schools cater to children of urban lower income groups, primarily in the slums of Mumbai. Mumbai, Monday, June 16, 2014 : India’s leading self-operated pre-school operator Tree House Education & Accessories Limited (Tree House) has opened a world-class Global Champs Pre-School center spreading over 3,000 sq ft. (carpet area) at Dharavi in Mumbai , stated to be Asia’s largest slum.  The “Global Champs ” pre-school situated at Shafi Manzil, Near Jama Masjid, Chinniwadi, Dharavi Main Road, Mumbai was inaugurated by Shri Deepak Parekh (Chairman, HDFC Limited). Mr. Rajesh Bhatia, Promoter and Managing Director , Tree House Education and Accessories Limited, said “We are pleased to announce the opening of our Global Champs preschool center at Dharavi in Mumbai catering to children of the urban lower income groups, primarily in the slums. Early childhood education is key for children in the age group upto 6 years, to experience childhood differently

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 industr