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GJEPC Donates Rs. 21 Crore to PM-CARES Fund

Read the GJEPC chairman’s statement on this matter.

Published

6 years ago

April 5, 2020

INSTORE Staff

(PRESS RELEASE) A statement from GJEPC Chairman Pramod Agrawal says: “GJEPC, the apex body of gem and jewelry trade in India has decided to contribute Rs. 21 Crore to PM-CARES Fund, pledging our commitment on behalf of the entire gem & jewelry trade in India for the welfare of the nation. Nation is facing an unprecedented crisis and needs the service of organizations and their resources like never before. In such times, the council steps forward to show its solidarity and ardent support towards all the initiatives undertaken by the government of India to fight COVID-19.

Under the strong and able leadership of our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the government of India has initiated proactively every possible measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country. I am hopeful that GJEPC’s contribution towards PM-CARES fund can make a difference to several initiatives undertaken by the Govt. towards relief of COVID-19.

The economic situation of our country and that of several industries has taken a severe beating. We have also called upon our members, trade associates, gem & jewelry associations to come forward and donate generously to the PM-CARES Fund.”

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