The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met jewellery sector leaders and associations today in New Delhi, during a day-long workshop organised by The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), to discuss how the jewellery segment can be part of the ‘Make in India’ campaign he initiated in August 2014, according to AOJ.
Three leading trade bodies - Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), All India Gems and Jewellery Federation (GJF) and India Bullion and Jewellery Association (IBJA) were present at the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, Arun Jaitley, Union Finance Minister, Government of India said, “Whether ‘Make in India’ is made for consumers within India or consumers outside is not so relevant. The principle today is that consumers across the world like to buy products that are cheaper and of good quality.”
‘Make in India’ programme aims to boost India’s manufacturing sector as it is a major sector for economic growth.
Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Indian Bureau, Rough&Polished
