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Surat diamond workers demand 30 per cent wage hike
As many as 5,000 diamond workers in Surat took to the streets to mark the start of an indefinite strike.Members of the Diamond Workers Union Gujurat (DWUG) are demanding a 30 per cent pay increase from employees, together with a package from the government of other measures aimed at helping businesses workers and their families.
Diamond workers in Surat have initiated strike action, demanding a 30% wage hike. They claim their wages have remained stagnant for over a decade.The diamond industry in Surat is experiencing a significant slowdown, leading to financial distress for many workers. Reports indicate that some workers have resorted to suicide due to these hardships.
Key Demands include wage increases,a government relief package formation of a welfare board and Financial support for the families of workers who have died by suicide.
Surat is a major center for diamond cutting and polishing, employing a large workforce.he slowdown in the diamond industry is having a large impact on the city.Workers have stated that they have previously given memorandums to the government, and felt that there has been a lack of action.
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Rajiv Jain Elected Chairman Of Jaipur Jewellery Show
The members expressed their confidence that, under his leadership, JJS will continue to achieve new milestones while further strengthening its position as one of the country’s premier gem and jewellery exhibitions.
The Jaipur Jewellery Show Organising Committee has unanimously elected Rajiv Jain as the Chairman of Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS). Rajiv Jain is a distinguished industry leader with decades of exemplary service to the gem and jewellery sector and had held many important positions.
A few of the key positions held by him are: Past Chairman, Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India; Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Rajasthan; Founder Chairman, Museum of Gems & Jewellery, Jaipur; and Past Chairman, Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Jaipur (IIGJ Jaipur).
Rajiv Jain succeeds Vimal Chand Surana, who has served as the Chairman of JJS for the past 19 years. Under his visionary leadership, Jaipur Jewellery Show has evolved into one of India’s most respected and successful gem and jewellery exhibitions. In recognition of his distinguished service, exemplary leadership, and invaluable contribution to the growth of JJS, the Organizing Committee has unanimously named him as the Patron of Jaipur Jewellery Show.
Following these appointments, the Executive Committee of Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) is constituted as under: Vice Chairman, Dinesh Khatoria; Secretary, Kamal Kothari; Joint Secretary, Ajay Kala; Joint Secretary, Ashok Singhi; and Treasurer, Dr. Nawal Agrawal.
The members conveyed their heartfelt congratulations to Shri Rajiv Jain on his unanimous election as Chairman and expressed their confidence that, under his leadership, Jaipur Jewellery Show will continue to achieve new milestones while further strengthening its position as one of the country’s premier gem and jewellery exhibitions.
The Organizing Committee looks forward to the continued support and active cooperation of all Committee Members and Sub-Committee Members in carrying forward the vision and legacy of Jaipur Jewellery Show.
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