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Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Surat district collector holds meet to discuss implementation of govt package for diamond industry
Surat District collector Dr Sourabh Pardhi Wednesday evening held a meeting with different stakeholders of the diamond industry to discuss implementation of the state government's financial assistance package for the industry. Members of the Diamond Workers Union of Gujarat, who have been raising the issue of unemployment faced by diamond polishers, were not invited to the meeting. Minister of State for Industries, Harsh Sanghavi, in a media briefing on May 24 in Surat, had announced the special assistance package. Those present at Wednesday's meeting were representatives of Surat Diamond Association, District Employment Office, District industry officers, Labour department officials, and officials of leading banks. A decision regarding the formation of a 'scrutiny committee', which will accept applications from the diamond polishers and diamond unit owners and verify them, was taken to help people avail the benefit of the government scheme. As per the package, the state government will bear the school fees of up to Rs 13,500 for a year of children of diamond polishers, aged 21 and above, who have been jobless for the last one year but have worked for at least three years before that. Apart from this, the 9 per cent interest rate on term loan of maximum up to Rs 5 lakh availed by diamond unit owners will be waived for three years starting July. Diamond units with machinery investments worth Rs 2.5 crore that has witnessed power consumption going down in the last one year will get subsidy on electricity duty on power bills. The Indian Express talked to Surat Diamond Association President Jagdish Khunt, who seemed upset about not being invited to the meeting. 'The diamond industry is widely established in Surat. There are around 3,500 diamond factories here and around 7 lakh artisans work in these factories. The figures are not accurate though, as no survey has been conducted till date. It would be difficult to identify polishers who have been unemployed since last year. The implementation of the state government's scheme in the diamond industry is quite difficult,' he said. He further said, 'Of 3,500 diamond factories, over 80 per cent run with staff strength of 10 to 40 (2 emery wheels-10 emery wheels). These factories do not have any official company name and are not registered. Similarly, there are diamond polishers who switch jobs and move to different factories every quarter or so , keeping in mind higher wages. The firm owners also do not have details of polishers.' 'At the meeting, it was decided that application forms will contain all necessary details of diamond polishers and diamond unit owners. The work on preparing these forms has been started. Another meeting will be held next week to discuss further actions,' he said. 'We have been protesting over the issue of joblessness since the last three years. We have submitted memorandums multiple times to the Surat District Collector and written to the Chief Minister. The state government has now come up with a financial package for the diamond industry. We were not invited to the meeting,' Diamond Workers Union Vice-President Bhavesh Tank told The Indian Express. He also said: 'A couple of days ago, we wrote to the Chief Minister, requesting him to waive off school fees of children of diamond polishers who are unemployed or semi-unemployed (whose salary has gone down by 50 per cent). We have been fighting for the rights of diamond polishers since long. We have all the details of polishers. If we are invited to such meetings, we can provide these details to the committee.'
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Over 1,500 Corporation school students attend higher education orientation in Coimbatore
More than 1,500 students from the Corporation schools in Coimbatore, who had completed their Class XII examinations, participated in a higher education orientation programme, held in the city on Friday, under the State government's Kalloori Kanavu scheme. The event featured stalls from 41 colleges, which showcased a range of higher education opportunities available to students. A special camp was also organised to assist students in obtaining essential documents such as income certificates, community certificates, first-generation graduate certificates, and to update Aadhaar details. A handbook listing colleges in the district and the courses they offer was distributed to students. The booklet is intended to serve as a guide to help them make informed decisions about pursuing higher education. Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar addressed the students, encouraging them to introspect and make use of the orientation camps. 'Self-reflection can lead to success and inspire individuals throughout their journey. Students should make full use of the Kalloori Kanavu initiative, as higher education plays a key role in career development,' he said. The programme featured thematic sessions conducted by subject experts. One session focused on the role of self-confidence in pursuing higher education, while another provided guidance on available scholarship schemes. Insights into paramedical education were also shared. Further sessions covered opportunities in ITI, diploma, engineering, and arts and science programmes. Information on agricultural education was provided by the District Employment Office, and details regarding education loans were shared by a representative from the banking sector. Coimbatore MP Ganapathi P. Rajkumar, Mayor K. Ranganayaki, Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran, and officials from the School Education Department and other departments were present.
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Job mela being organised in Kurnool on Wednesday
District Employment Office will be conducting a job mela at its office in Kurnool on Wednesday (April 30) from 10 a.m. According to an official release, two companies will participate in the mela offering jobs in their companies. The Credit Access Grameen Private Limited is offering jobs as trainee Kendra manager for both male and female with a monthly salary of ₹15,000 to ₹20,000. Those who have completed SSC and above can apply. Driving licence is a must. The company is offering the job to male candidates between 18-29 years of age and for female, the candidate should be between 18-35 years of age. Bajaj Life Insurance is offering Agency Sales Officer jobs for male candidates aged between 18-28 with a monthly salary of ₹20,000. The candidate should have any degree certificate. Candidates should appear with certificates, photographs and should register in
