The Government of Maharashtra introduces GJ Policy 2025
GJEPC Welcomes the trade - specific policy- A Milestone of Joint Efforts In a landmark move, the Government of Maharashtra announced the Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery [GJ] Policy 2025, becoming the first state in India to introduce a dedicated policy for the gem and jewellery sector. The policy aims to attract investments worth ₹1 lakh crore and create over 5 lakh new jobs, marking a major step towards transforming Maharashtra into a global hub for jewellery manufacturing, exports, and design. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has been actively working with the Department of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, for the past one and a half years on developing this policy framework. Through several consultations and stakeholder meetings, GJEPC provided valuable inputs to ensure that the policy addresses the industry’s evolving needs, right from manufacturing and infrastructure to skilling and export facilitation. The ne...