Need to look at the entire gems and jewellery sector: PM Modi to diamond traders

Surat, Apr 17 (KNN) Urging the diamond traders to excel in the field of gems and jewellery, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said aim at 'designing in India' and not just 'making in India'.

Modi today inaugurated the Kiran Multi-Speciality Hospital and the Diamond Manufacturing Unit of M/s Hare Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd in Surat.

PM said Surat has made a mark in the diamond industry but there is now need to look at the entire gems and jewellery sector.

He said that as far as the gems and jewellery sector is concerned, our aim should not only be ‘Make in India’ but also 'Design in India'.

Addressing a gathering of diamond merchants at Icchapur, Modi said that Indian diamonds are popular across the world. But the traders in India should now aspire to excel in the gems and jeweller market as well.

The Prime Minister has now headed to Bajipura village in Tapi district to inaugurate a cattle feed plant and ice-cream plant of Sumul Dairy. He will also lay foundation stone for dairy products plant at Nava Pardi.