GJEPC and the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) held a meeting with the Hupari and Kolhapur Workers Association, along with the Joint Director of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Kolhapur, to discuss the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma scheme.
The first phase of registration for the scheme will commence next week, covering approximately 2,000 karigars. IIGJ has been designated as the sole training partner for this initiative in Hupari, ensuring skill development and capacity building for local artisans.