Kolkata, Jul 16 (KNN) To help entrepreneurs learn about gold appraisal and start their own jewellery or pawn broker shops, MSME-Technology Development Centre (MSME-TDC) is organising a skill development programme on gold jewellery valuation here.

Organised by MSME-TDC which is a part of the Process and Product Development Centre (PPDC) Agra (Government of India), the programme will be held from July-23 to 26.
This is the first initiative taken in West Bengal by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

As far as course content is concerned, it will include: Basic Metallurgy of Gold; Gold Solders; Gold Purity identification; Fake Jewellery identification; and Net weight calculation, a release from PPDC Agra said.
 
On successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate from the Government of India.  It will help them start their own jewellery outlet or pawn broker shop or seek a job as a gold appraiser in a bank or financial institution.  It will also help them as buyers to purchase genuine, good quality jewellery.
 
The course is open to those who have passed standard VIII and above, the course fee being Rs 8200 for the four day programme.  (KNN/ES)