Summary:
The database will, on one hand, enable the workers to get benefits like medical insurance and, on the other hand, enable units to avail benefits of government schemes. "Three years ago we created a database for gems and jewelry workers in Surat. Details that are available based on the Employee State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) and Provident Fund (PF) are with the companies. The new identity cards will enable workers to get health insurance and business bodies conduct training camps and other activities for capacity building. During the global slowdown in 2008-9, gems and jewelry sector in Gujarat was one of the worst-hit..