Minister Piyush Goyal announces optimism for jewellery industry at Bhoomi Poojan of Mega CFC in SEEPZ

By

Isabelle Crossley

Published
Sep 5, 2022

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council held the Boomi Poojan and groundbreaking ceremony of the Mega Common Facility Centre at SEEPZ in Mumbai as it races ahead for completion in 500 days. 

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles Piyush Goyal attended the ceremony virtually and addressed attendees to share his optimism for the initiative’s expected effects on India’s jewellery industry, the GJEPC reported on its website. Goyal was joined by SEEPZ Mumbai’s zonal development commissioner Shyam Jagannathan, GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah, and GJEPC ex-chairman Coilin Shah among others. 
 
“This public and private partnership that will be completed in a record time of 500 days right from conceptualisation to commissioning will set a new example for the country, and the Mega CFC will be a jewel in the crown of the industry and India,” said Goyal during his address, the GJEPC reported. “Further, revamping of the SEEPZ will regain the glory of special economic enclave and it will serve as a golden gateway to the markets across India and boost global development. This is the time for action and speed, and I hope that the commendable efforts by the GJEPC and SEEPZ authority will see the Mega CFC project to reach to  fruition. If the deadlines are met, the inauguration of the centre will coincide with the 50th anniversary of SEEPZ.”

“The Mega CFC will be an iconic centre with facilities for cutting-edge technology, to support designing and manufacturing of gem and jewellery products,” said the GJEPC’s recently elected chairman Vipul Shah at the event. “It will enhance the existing quality, productivity, domestic R&D, technological advancement, and cost-competitiveness. It will also include a training centre for imparting skill development courses to further enhance the skills of the artisans in the industry. The platform will help boost gem and  jewellery exports from India.”