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Indian Express
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Govt relief package: 110 Surat schools submit 3,200 forms for fee assistance
At least 110 schools in Surat submitted over 3,200 application forms for fee assistance — as a part of the state government relief package for diamond polishers' children — benefiting 10,921 students to the Surat District Industries Centre on Monday, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The forms will be verified by the Surat Diamond Association before being forwarded to the approval committee headed by District Collector Dr Sourabh Pardhi. Earlier in May, the state government announced a special assistance package for the diamond industry. Under the relief package, the state government will cover the school fees of children of diamond polishers, providing an annual sum of Rs 13,500 for one year. The criteria to avail the scheme benefits include the diamond polisher being unemployed for the last year and having worked in the industry for at least three years. The government will directly pay the fees to the schools. The diamond industry has been experiencing a prolonged period of recession for over two-and-a-half years now. The diamond polishers, along with middle and small diamond unit owners, have been facing great financial difficulty due to the reduced demand for polished diamonds in the international market. There are over 4,000 small, medium, and large diamond factories in Surat city, employing a workforce of over 5 lakh diamond workers. Out of the 10 polished diamonds found in the world, eight are cut and polished in Surat city. The majority of the workforce in the diamond industry hails from Saurashtra and other parts of Gujarat and are settled in Surat city. Following the announcement of a special relief package by the state government, schools were instructed to make students and their parents aware of the scheme. The school authorities had also distributed forms among the students, seeking all necessary details. The form submission is being done in three phases, with the first phase ending on Monday, while the second and third phases are scheduled for July 7 and 23, according to sources in the Surat district administration. On Monday, 110 schools submitted 3,200 forms to the district industries commissioner. Majority of such schools are located in Katargam, Kapodara, Sarthana, and Varachha areas in Surat city. Surat District Industries Commissioner Jigar Dave told The Indian Express, 'We have received 3,200 application forms from 110 schools, and the number of beneficiaries is over 10,921 students'. 'We will be sending these forms to the Surat Diamond Association for verification, including confirmation of whether the applicant is actually a diamond polisher and if they have been jobless for the last year. There are two more phases left for accepting such forms. Once these forms are verified, it will be sent to the scrutiny committee, and later it will reach the approval committee headed by Surat District Collector Dr Sourabh Pardhi'. Surat Diamond Association President Jagdish Khunt told The Indian Express, 'We are expecting more such forms in the coming days. A core committee meeting regarding the disbursement of the special assistance package will be held on Thursday'. 'We already have a staff crunch. How are we supposed to handle 3,200 forms? We will share our concerns with the committee head, the Surat District Collector. We are also preparing for our upcoming loose diamond auction event which will be held in Surat city from July 11 to 13. How will we take care of so much work?' Khunt asked.
Fashion Network
19-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Tanishq brings US store total to seven with Silicon Valley opening
Tata Group fine jewellery brand Tanishq has expanded its presence in the US with the opening of a flagship showroom in Santa Clara, California. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the 5,100 square foot store is Tanishq's largest in the country to date and brings its total US store count to seven. The store opened with a ceremonial launch event featuring a traditional lamp-lighting, ribbon cutting, and live musical performance, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council reported. Santa Clara mayor Lisa M Gillmor attended the inauguration, joined by local community leaders and jewellery enthusiasts from across the Bay Area. The project's construction was carried out with Tashaan Group Constructions. "We're proud to announce the successful completion of Tanishq, Santa Clara project that reflect [sic] our commitment to quality, safety, and innovation in construction," announced Tashaan Group Constructions' CEO Jigar Dave on Facebook. "From groundbreaking to finishing touches, our team has worked tirelessly to bring these visions to life- on time and with excellence. A huge thank you to our partners and incredible crew for making this possible. Here's to building a stronger future- one project at a time!" The Santa Clara store showcases Tanishq's signature collections, featuring a wide range of gold and diamond pieces. The offering spans traditional bridal jewellery to everyday wear, aiming to serve the evolving preferences of the South Asian diaspora in the region along with its stores in New Jersey, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Seattle, and Atlanta. 'Opening our flagship store in Santa Clara marks an exciting chapter in our US journey,' said Titan Company Limited's business head for North America Amrit Pal Singh, the GJEPC reported. 'The Bay Area houses a dynamic South Asian community that values culture, innovation, and design- core to everything we do.'
