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India's Prime Minister inaugurates HK HUB

19 april 2017
HK HUB, an Ultra-Modern Factory of Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd., a known and respectable name in the Indian Gem and Jewellery Industry, was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on Monday, 17th April 2017 at Surat.Also present at the occasion were Shri Vijay Rupani- Chief Minister Of Gujarat, Shri Nitin Patel-Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat and Smt. Anandiben Patel-Former Chief Minister of Gujarat.
In the presence of more than 20,000 people, including guests and employees of the company, Shri Narendra Modi cut the “Ribbon” to mark the inauguration of the new factory which is a perfect blend of Men and Machinery. He also planted “Vikas No Vadlo” (Tree of Progress”).

PM Modi inaugurating ....JPG

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to the contribution of the late prime minister Morarji Desai for the foundation he laid for the progress of the economy. He also recalled the services of late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in presenting a united India in which we live now.
Addressing the Indian Gem and Jewellery Industry, in particular, Shri Modi said the industry should to go for “Designed in India” along with “Make in India” so that traditional designs of Jewellery from India can be promoted and marketed in the world. He added that Gujarat should lead not only in India but in the whole world.

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor-in-Chief of Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished