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ICC Gems & Jewellery

Summit 2024: Highlights

Address by Chief Guest Mr. Jitin Prasada, Union
MInister of State for Commerce and Industry of
India
Mr. Jitin Prasada emphasized the government's
commitment to supporting the jewellery sector,
highlighting its role in job creation, exports, and India's
cultural identity. He noted the challenges in raw
material supply, market competition, and infrastructure
but assured government backing to overcome these
hurdles. The government aims to enhance skilling,
quality vocational training, and global competitiveness for
artisans and manufacturers.

He praised India's transformation in infrastructure and
its growing international presence, urging the sector
to leverage its historical and cultural advantages.
Mr. Prasada encouraged open communication with
the ministry to address roadblocks and stressed the
importance of collaboration to fulfil the vision of a strong,
vibrant India and jewellery industry.

Inaugural Session: Innovate, Elevate, and Globalise – Pioneering New Horizons for India's
Gems and Jewellery Industry

The inaugural session, featuring Mr Vinod Bamalwa, Mr Suvankar Sen, Mr Samar Kumar
De, Mr Sabyasachi Ray, Mr Rajiv Kumar Saxena, Mr Pramod Agrawal, Mr Saiyam Mehra,
Mr Sachin Jain, and Mr Atul Kumar Tiwari, set the tone for the conference with a focus on
innovation, skill enhancement, and global outreach. The panel emphasized the importance
of adopting advanced technologies, fostering design excellence, and building a globally
competitive workforce to elevate India’s position in the global gems and jewellery market.
Collaborative efforts between the government and industry stakeholders were highlighted as
essential for achieving these ambitious goals.

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