MUMBAI – Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated India’s first Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) at the Seepz Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mumbai, a significant step for the gems and jewellery industry.
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Goyal expressed optimism about the growth and future of India’s jewellery sector.
“The world is keen to expand investment and trade with India, and we are confident that it will surpass $800 billion this year,” Goyal stated.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to the jewellery sector, Goyal mentioned an initiative in Navi Mumbai.
“We are promoting a large jewellery park in Navi Mumbai, which will create employment for at least one lakh people. This initiative will establish Mumbai as a leading global centre for the jewellery sector,” he remarked.
Goyal emphasized the government’s proactive engagement with various industry sectors.
“Recently, we had an in-depth interaction with all Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations. This government is dedicated to promoting growth and ensuring prosperity reaches the last man at the bottom of the pyramid,” he added.
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