Summary:
The parichay card will provide these workers with better job opportunities, social security and support from financial institutions. Most of the diamond companies have participated in the swasthya ratna scheme of the GJEPC and the benefits will be passed on to the Parichay card holders. The scheme named 'Swasthya Ratna', will be linked with the parichay card for extending healthcare benefits to the artisans and karigars.Regional chairman of GJEPC, Dinesh Navadia said, "The Parichay card scheme will be a huge success in Surat and other diamond cutting centres in Gujarat. Along with the card, GJEPC will also provide an optional health insurance cover 'Swasthya Kosh' for all the parichay card holders.Talking with TOI, GJEPC chairman, Pramod Kumar Agarwal said, "The gems and jewellery industry with an annual turnover of $40 billion is heavily dependent on the artisans and craftsman of India. "Agarwal added, "The Swasthya Ratna Scheme started by GJEPC has received a phenomenal response and several GJEPC member companies have taken this policy for their workers and office staff..