All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation donates INR 1.23 crores to the PM National Relief Fund,towards relief works of the Nepal earthquake victims
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.
Handing over a cheque of INR 1.23 crore towards relief works of the Nepal earthquake victims-In
the picture (L-R): Mr. Bharatbhai Zaveri, Mr. Vijay Khanna, GJF Zonal Chairman,
North, Shri. Amit Shah, BJP President, Mr. Manish Jain, Chairman, GJF, Mr. D D
Karel, COA Member, GJF.
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.
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