India Jewellery Park in Navi Mumbai to create 100,000 jobs

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the commencement ceremony for the India Jewellery Park project in Mahape, Navi Mumbai. Developed under the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the facility is expected to be the largest and most modern of its kind in the country.

The project involves an estimated investment of approximately Rs 50,000 crore and is projected to generate 100,000 employment opportunities. The initiative aims to strengthen Maharashtra's position in the gems and jewellery industry and support India's goal of becoming a global leader in the sector. Currently, Maharashtra contributes 58% of India's total gems and jewellery exports.