To help in facilitating the export from the Eastern Region of the country, the GJEPC arranged a week-long training program on Gold & Jewellery Appraising for the officers of Kolkata Customs. The training was held from January 6-10, 2020 at Kolkata Custom’s Board Room, International Cargo Complex, Kolkata Airport. GJEPC arranged the faculty from Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) Surat to train the officers.

Post the training, the certificate distribution ceremony was held in the presence of Shri Deep Sekhar, Principal Commissioner of Customs (Airport), Kolkata as chief guest along with Shri Prakash Chandra Pincha, Regional Chairman, GJEPC – Eastern Region and other trade members.

The participation certificate was given by Shri Deep Sekhar. In his speech, he applauded the efforts of GJEPC. He said that customs as trade facilitator always tries to help the industry in increasing its exports. Such initiatives of trade further strengthen the efforts in smoothening of exports.

The training program comprised of identification of color gemstone, diamond grading, purity test of precious metal on XRF Machine and introduction to assaying technique. 33 Customs officers from different levels of Kolkata Customs Commissionerate successfully completed the week long training program.