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Hallmarking and standardization reforms for gold, silver announced
Plans to include gold bullion under mandatory hallmarking.
Hon’ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi chaired the 9th Governing Council Meeting of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), reaffirming the vital role of standardisation in driving India’s economic growth and global competitiveness.
During his presidential address, the Union Minister said BIS has brought 371 districts in the country under mandatory hallmarking scheme of jewellery thereby, providing quality assurance to consumers. He directed that more districts be also added in the coming year. He laid special emphasis on making industry and other stakeholders more aware of BIS initiatives.
He also stressed upon the importance of Indian standards for various products and services and appreciated the milestone achievements of BIS with formulation of 23798 Indian standards across sectors.
Key announcements included:
• Phased rollout of mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery and artefacts.
• Plans to include gold bullion under mandatory hallmarking.
• Initiatives to standardize silver jewellery.
• Major expansion of Indian quality standards across sectors.
• Substantial investment to upgrade BIS testing infrastructure
The Minister stressed the need for greater awareness among industry and other stakeholders about BIS initiatives. Enhanced awareness is crucial for ensuring compliance, fostering trust, and encouraging voluntary adoption of standards beyond mandatory requirements.
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GJEPC Urges Nation to Take Blood Donation Pledge on Jeweller’s Day to Support Life-Saving Cause
National, 16 September 2025: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is calling upon every citizen to take a Blood Donation Pledge on Jeweller’s Day and actively participate in blood donation drives that will follow, in honour of the skilled craftsmen who are the backbone of India’s gem and jewellery industry.
This initiative reflects the industry’s deep commitment to social responsibility and the spirit of giving. By taking the pledge, participants commit to donating blood — a simple yet powerful act that can save countless lives and support India’s healthcare system, where blood shortages are an ongoing challenge.
Once the pledge is taken on 17th September, a nationwide blood donation drive will be organised across key hubs such as Mumbai, Surat, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and more, in collaboration with leading hospitals and blood banks. Through this effort, GJEPC aims to mobilise thousands of donors from the trade and the public, making it one of the most impactful initiatives in the industry’s history.
Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, appealing to jewellers and karigars, said:
“17th September also marks the Vishwakarma Jayanti, and commemorates the 75th birthday of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. On this significant day, I appeal to all the citizens and jewellery community across the country to come forward, take the pledge, and donate blood for this noble cause. Together, let us honour our tradition of craftsmanship with an act of compassion that has the power to save countless lives.”
To participate, individuals must first register by clicking on the pledge link. Once registered, they can formally take the pledge anytime between 7:00 AM on 17th September and 7:00 AM on 18th September 2025 by entering their mobile number on the same link. This ensures every participant’s commitment is recorded and counted towards the nationwide movement. Individuals can also register and take the pledge on 17th September on the same link.
The Council’s aim is to unite thousands of people from the trade and the public in this noble cause, creating one of the largest collective pledges and blood donation initiatives ever. This symbolic yet impactful action will strengthen the legacy of Jeweller’s Day as not only a celebration of artisanship but also of compassion and humanity.
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