Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) entered into a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to empower the country’s gem and jewellery (G&J) industry on August 23, 2023.
This project was initiated by SLGJA Vice President Lapidary Segment Pinisiri Wijepala and his team, with the objective of uplifting the lapidary segment to international standards and marking the introduction of modern technology with the gem and jewellery industry.
SLGJA President Ajward Deen, SLGJA senior members and members of the lapidary segment were present for the signing at the event. Dr Thilaksiri Bandara, USJ Mechanical Engineering Department said: "We extend our gratitude to all esteemed attendees, especially SLGJA President Ajward Deen. This collaboration between the university and SLGJA presents a remarkable opportunity for synergistic efforts to bolster the economy, fostering increased foreign exchange inflow.”
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished
