GJEPC, in collaboration with the Hupari Chandi Hastkala Udyog Vikas Foundation, organised a PM Vishwakarma Registration Camp at the Silver Hub in Hupari, Maharashtra on 18 May, to enrol local artisans and extend the benefits of formal recognition and skill-based government schemes. The initiative aimed to bring Hupari’s skilled silversmiths under the ambit of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, enabling access to training, financial assistance, and market linkages.

GJEPC conducted a similar PM Vishwakarma Registration Camp in Kolhapur on 17th May in collaboration with Gold-Silver Artisans Bahuudeshiya Association, Maharashtra State, and RRB Foundation (NGO & Trust).

Concurrently, GJEPC conducted the second day of the Gap Study under its Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) initiative. The session was led by Mr. Mithilesh Pandey, Director – Membership, GJEPC and Mr. Ravindra Sawant, Chief Manager, Mega CFC, who shared key findings and action points to help transform Hupari into an export-ready silver jewellery cluster.

Key focus areas included technology upgradation to meet global manufacturing standards, implementation of targeted skill development programmes, and the creation of modern infrastructure including testing laboratories and hallmarking centres.

GJEPC also engaged with representatives of the Chandi Malak Utpadak Association and Chandi Karkhane Dar Association to identify local challenges and explore opportunities in areas such as production scalability, branding, packaging, quality assurance, and export documentation.

The Gap Study is part of GJEPC’s broader strategy to integrate traditional jewellery-making hubs like Hupari into the global value chain, and position India as a leading exporter of handcrafted silver jewellery.