Gemmological Institute of India has crossed many milestones in its journey over the last 40 years in teaching Gemmology in India.
The very first organized study of gemology in India started in the year 1971 by GII in a very humble and modest way. Slowly and steadily GII has carved a niche in the field of gemological studies over the years and the courses offered at GII are at par with any Gemmological courses offered around the world.
However, it was the need of the hour to improve the facilities with a view to elevate the classroom facilities as per international standards. Keeping this end in view GII has renovated its classroom and equipped the same with the most modern and state of the art facilities. In the new set up, theory and practical session have been offered to students using maximum of PowerPoint presentation and one on one practical session to the students. Each student will be having all the necessary instruments & gemstones to himself while doing the practical sessions.
GII opened the newly renovated classroom with most modern facilities at Gurukul Chambers, Mumbadevi Roa on Friday the 27th April 2012.
Shri Dilipkumar V. Lakhi , CEO of Lakhi Group of companies, is one of the biggest diamond exporters from the country, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
In his address Shri Dilipbhai Lakhi stated that GII being the institution sponsored by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council it should promote the institution as a nodal and model institution in India for promotion of the Indian gem stone and diamonds in the domestic and international markets.
Mr. Sanjay Kothari, Vice Chairman of the council, Shri Kirtibhai Doshi, chairman of GII, shri Vasant Mehta, chairman IIGJ and shri Rajendrakumar A. Shah, Managing Trustee of GII also addressed the gathering and appreciated the efforts of the GII for the promotion of the Gemmological studies in India.
source: diamonddigest.in
The very first organized study of gemology in India started in the year 1971 by GII in a very humble and modest way. Slowly and steadily GII has carved a niche in the field of gemological studies over the years and the courses offered at GII are at par with any Gemmological courses offered around the world.
However, it was the need of the hour to improve the facilities with a view to elevate the classroom facilities as per international standards. Keeping this end in view GII has renovated its classroom and equipped the same with the most modern and state of the art facilities. In the new set up, theory and practical session have been offered to students using maximum of PowerPoint presentation and one on one practical session to the students. Each student will be having all the necessary instruments & gemstones to himself while doing the practical sessions.
GII opened the newly renovated classroom with most modern facilities at Gurukul Chambers, Mumbadevi Roa on Friday the 27th April 2012.
Shri Dilipkumar V. Lakhi , CEO of Lakhi Group of companies, is one of the biggest diamond exporters from the country, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
In his address Shri Dilipbhai Lakhi stated that GII being the institution sponsored by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council it should promote the institution as a nodal and model institution in India for promotion of the Indian gem stone and diamonds in the domestic and international markets.
Mr. Sanjay Kothari, Vice Chairman of the council, Shri Kirtibhai Doshi, chairman of GII, shri Vasant Mehta, chairman IIGJ and shri Rajendrakumar A. Shah, Managing Trustee of GII also addressed the gathering and appreciated the efforts of the GII for the promotion of the Gemmological studies in India.
source: diamonddigest.in
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