The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised two MSME seminars in the Konkan region of Maharashtra to create awareness regarding the different government schemes for jewellers and artisans working in the small scale units there.

The first seminar on November 12 was held at Chiplun in Ratnagiri district and was attened by members of the industry from the city and nearby regions. The seminar was addressed by M S Pandey of GJEPC and other officials, who spoke about government schemes for the sector and the role of GJEPC. An interactive Q&A session followed.

On November 13, a similar event was organised in Mahad in Raigad district where more than 60 participants including artisans, jewellery manufacturers and store owners took part. It included a presentation by the GJEPC team and a discussion with those present.