About Us - Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery, Jaipur

About IIGJ, Jaipur

The Pink City of India- Jaipur for decades has been regarded as a global hub for the most exquisite gemstones and jewellery. Being the city of jewels, Jaipur also houses the largest and the finest gem cutting industry of the country. Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery, Jaipur (IIGJJ) is privileged to be situated in this epicenter of the world’s colored gemstone industry.

Along with being the largest and the finest centre for gemstones and jewellery, Jaipur is the home to remarkably skilled artisans who are into gemstone cutting for ages. The favorable scenario makes Jaipur even more preferred choice for the gems and jewellery enthusiasts as well as those aspiring to pursue a career in the jewellery designing, manufacturing and production.

It was around 10 years ago when the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council envisioned infusing the exceptional standards of professional learning and knowledge into the aspiring individuals in jewellery business, IIGJJ was established with such clear goals. IIGJ is dedicated to bridging this gap by offering customized courses in jewellery manufacturing, designing, and gemology.

Our Vision & Mission

VISION – IIGJJ’s vision is to remain the premier institute of practical and academic excellence in the country, in the field of gems and jewellery business, designing and management.

MISSION – IIGJJ was established to educate young generation about the diminishing human values & ethics of our culture in the workplace scenario. Our mission is to provide the genuine and capable professionals to the dynamic jewellery industry.

IIGJ Jaipur’s USP

– IIGJ Jaipur Board Comprises of Luminaries of the Jewellery Trade
– Biggest Dedicated Jewellery Learning Infrastructure in the Country
– Subsidized Fee Structures
– State of The Art Hostel for Boys and Girls
– Experienced and Trained Faculty
– First NSDC Training Partner
– Acknowledged as the National ‘Centre of Excellence’ by GJSCI
– Promoted by Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council
– Centre For Govt. Subsidized Skill Training Program
– Services Offered to Industry on High End Process on Subsidized Rates.
– Alumni’s working as successful entrepreneurs
– Placements in Companies Like Titan Industries, KGK Group of Companies, Derewala Jewellery Industries,Valentine Jewellery India Pvt. Ltd., Sambhav Gems Ltd., Millennium Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., Mehrasons Jewellers ect.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India in 1966. It was one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems and jewellery industry and today it represents over 7,000 exporters in the sector. With headquarters in Mumbai, the GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centers for the industry. One of the crucial aspects of the GJEPC’s functioning relates to various measures undertaken to upgrade, upskill and generally improve the industry’s standards and products. The Council has set up various institutes across the country, foremost among them the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) imparting international quality courses for training artisans and designers for this industry.

Affiliation & Association

VSU

Vishvakarma Skill University (VSURAJ) (formally known as Rajasthan Skill University); The first Government Skill University of the country has been established vide the Act passed in the State Assembly. Bachelors and Masters Degree program currently offered at IIGJ Jaipur are affiliated by VSU.

NSDC

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a Public Private Partnership in India. It aims to promote skill development by catalyzing the creation of large quality vocational training institutions. It provides funding to build scalable vocational training initiatives.

RSLDC

IIGJJ was also the Training Partner of Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC). RSLDC signed MoU with IIGJ to implement skill training programme under its ELSTP scheme to execute skill development trainings in Gem & Jewellery sector and train 3650 youth.

GJSCI

Gem and Jewellery has been identified by the NSDC as a high growth sector to initiate skill-training programs. With this in mind, the leading bodies from within the Jewellery industry have established the Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) IIGJJ has supported GJSCI in defining National occupational standards & Qualification packs for various job roles of the G & J industry. GJSCI acknowledged the role of IIGJJ and awarded them the status of ‘National Centre of Excellence’ for the Gems and Jewellery sector.

Chairman’s Message

Dr. Nawal Agrawal

Chairman, IIGJ, Jaipur

Indian Institute of Gem & Jewellery, Jaipur (IIGJ) a project of Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) takes pride in being a premier educational institute that stands for ethos, principal and deep-rooted cultural values.

With state of art infrastructure, the institute is well equipped with the latest technology, machinery, gadgets, equipments and a competent talented teaching faculty and training staff.

Tailored to impart education for diverse requirements, the institute is truly geared and committed to take the demands for skilled manpower to the Gems & Jewellery Industry.

In the present context of a tremendous ecological & commercial shift in India, it is the salient duty of any professional educational institutions to prepare their students to not only be knowledgeable and skilled, but to also be adaptable to the changing dynamics of the system.

IIGJ aims at delivering a curriculum that infuses excellence as well exposure to Jaipur’s dedicated craftsmanship for aspiring professional of the Gems and Jewellery Industry. Young and creative minds of today have outstanding potential. I take pride in IIGJ, Jaipur, that empowers one with extraordinary skills and broader industry exposure and expertise which helps to nourish the society at large.

My best wishes to enable you in this endeavour with IIGJ, Jaipur making you the stewards of creations to the world.

Dr. Nawal Agarwal
Chairman, IIGJ