India hosts 29 Sri Lankan gem and jewellery professionals for skills programme

A 29-member delegation of professionals from Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery sector visited India from 06 to 23 July 2026 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity Building Programme.

The programme was organised pursuant to the announcement made by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, under which India committed to offering 700 customised training slots annually for Sri Lankan professionals as part of ongoing bilateral capacity-building cooperation.

The 18-day training programme was conducted by the Government of India at the Indian Institute of Gem and Jewellery in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The curriculum comprised a comprehensive set of technical and thematic sessions covering the entire Gem and Jewellery value chain, focusing on practical tools, editing, and 3D print-ready outputs to build a strong base for advanced skills.

As part of the experiential learning component, participants undertook site visits to leading gemstone manufacturing units, namely Valentine Silver International in Jaipur, gaining first-hand exposure to contemporary production technologies, design development processes, and modern retail practices within India’s Gem and Jewellery ecosystem.

The specialised training programme contributed meaningfully to strengthening professional competencies, promoting knowledge exchange, and deepening institutional and industry linkages in the Gem and Jewellery sector between India and Sri Lanka, reflecting the continued commitment of both countries to capacity building and people-centric economic cooperation.