GJEPC Pushes Tech Adoption with Skill Development Workshop in West Bengal

GJEPC organised a focused workshop on modern jewellery manufacturing technologies at Ankurhati Gems & Jewellery Park, Howrah, West Bengal, on 2 December 2025.

Opening the session, Pankaj Parekh, Regional Chairman – East, GJEPC, emphasised the rising need for manufacturers to adopt advanced production tools to stay competitive. The workshop was led by Kaushik SV, Head – Skill Development Division, GJEPC, who walked participants through key areas such as CAD automation, challenges in contemporary casting, the emerging scope of electroforming, and AI-driven design concept development.

Around 34 representatives from 33 units of Ankurhati Jewellery Park, along with members of the Domjur Jewellery Manufacturers Association, attended the session. Participants from Tanishq, Malabar, Senco Gold, SRG Impex, Saraf Creation and other units raised technical queries that were addressed in detail.

AGJWA representative Deepak Sharaff expressed appreciation and requested more such programmes, including online formats, to accelerate technology adoption among local manufacturers.

In his closing remarks, Kaushik Ghosh, Regional Director – East, GJEPC, noted that modern production technologies and AI-enabled innovation can help manufacturers improve margins by lowering costs and boosting overall efficiency.