On July 30, 2024, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held two pivotal workshops in Howrah aimed at boosting the region's gem and jewellery exports. These workshops were designed to provide local manufacturers with essential knowledge and resources to access international markets.

The first workshop took place at the Export Facilitation Centre in Ankurhati Gems & Jewellery Park, in collaboration with the Ankurhati Gems & Jewellery Manufacturing Welfare Association. The second workshop was hosted at the Panchayat Office of BDO, Domjur, in partnership with the District Industries Centre (DIC), Howrah, as part of the Cluster Development program.

Both events aimed to educate local stakeholders on the complexities of exporting gem and jewellery products, with a special focus on e-commerce. Howrah, identified as a One District One Product (ODOP) hub for the sector, holds significant potential for export growth.

Around 75 industry representatives attended the workshops, where Shri Kaushik Ghosh, Assistant Director of GJEPC, and Shri A. Salim, Senior Manager of GJEPC, provided comprehensive insights into export markets, e-commerce procedures, Duty Drawback, and necessary documentation such as Importer Exporter Code (IEC) and Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC). They emphasized GJEPC’s role in supporting local entrepreneurs.

Shri Raghvendra Pandey from Yes Bank discussed the financial support available for procuring raw materials through various export schemes. Additionally, representatives from India Post highlighted their logistics services for e-commerce exports through Dak Niryaat Kendra.

The second workshop, held under the Cluster Development program, saw the presence of local dignitaries, including Smt. Asha Mondal and Shri Saurav Chatterjee, the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Domjur Panchayat Samity, respectively, highlighting the local government's support for the region's gem and jewellery export sector.