Two students from the GJEPC-run Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) in Udupi have been selected to participate in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on 26th January 2025. Mr. Arun Acharya (Batch 2) and Mr. Ravi S Acharya (Batch 4), both participants of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana at IIGJ, were chosen by the MSME department based on their excellent performance in the program.
The PM Vishwakarma Yojana, launched by the GJEPC at IIGJ on 18th June 2024, aims to empower artisans in the gem and jewellery sector by enhancing their skills and productivity. Since its inception, the program has successfully trained over 220 candidates.