IIGJ to interact with Hon’ble Prime Minister
Live at the event of PM Vishwakarma Scheme Anniversary On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), a Project of GJEPC in Udupi, has been selected as one of seven institutes nationwide for a live interaction with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 20th September 2024. PM Vishwakarma is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering traditional artisans and craftsmen. On 14th March 2024, GJEPC signed MoU with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), appointing GJEPC as implementing agency for imparting goldsmith training under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. Since then, GJEPC has commenced training initiatives at IIGJ Jaipur and IIGJ Udupi. IIGJ Udupi has been selected to represent the region at this prestigious event due to its demonstrated excellence in training artisans in the jewellery sector. Since April 2024, IIGJ Udupi has trained a total of 338 students, i