AMRITSAR: The traditional gold-ornaments manufacturing industry of Amritsar is now preparing for a new phase of modernization, skill development, and global expansion. Industry leaders are pushing for advanced training institutes and professional courses aimed especially at empowering the youth.
Meeting of Industry Bodies
A significant meeting of the All India Swarnkar Sangh and the All India Jewellers Association was held in Amritsar. Members discussed the urgent need for modernization training and institutional support for the jewellery manufacturing trade. Following the meeting, a delegation of both organizations met Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Inderbir Singh Nijjar, who is also the MLA from Amritsar-South, and sought his support for establishing a dedicated gold ornaments and jewellery training institute in the city.
Proposed Institute Details
State Mahamantri of both organizations, Gurpreet Singh, informed that such an institution offering professional and technical courses would equip young people with industry-relevant skills and open new employment avenues in the gems and jewellery sector. He said that this institute would not only help traditional jeweller families of Amritsar expand and modernize their businesses but would also provide opportunities for youth from non-jewellery backgrounds to build successful careers in the trade.
Notably, Amritsar is known across India as one of the biggest hubs of gold ornament manufacturing. It already has a unique identity in the jewellery sector, particularly in the manufacturing of nose pins, nose rings, and fine handcrafted ornaments. These products are not only supplied across the nation but are also exported.
Industry Voices
“Thousands of artisans, craftsmen, and traders have kept this traditional industry alive for generations, blending heritage craftsmanship with intricate artistry,” said Rajan, a young gold ornament manufacturer who went abroad after graduation but returned three years ago to join his family business. However, he said that the time has now come to transform the traditional gold ornaments manufacturing industry into a modern, technology-driven sector capable of competing in international markets. “This will also create fresh career opportunities for young people beyond traditional family businesses,” he added.
Political Support
Nijjar said that following their proposal, he took up the matter with the concerned officials to explore the possibility of introducing certificate and diploma courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). He also suggested that partnerships could be established with major national institutions in the gems and jewellery industry to ensure high-quality training and industry exposure.
Additional Demands
Gurpreet said that the jewellers also seek issuance of arms licences to those engaged in the gold and silver trade for security purposes and to prevent alleged harassment at the hands of the police.
