Bengluru: In a landmark move, the Government of Maharashtra today announced the Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery Policy 2025, becoming the first state in India to introduce a dedicated policy for the gem and jewellery sector. The policy aims to attract investments worth ₹1 lakh crore and create over 5 lakh new jobs, marking a major step towards transforming Maharashtra into a global hub for jewellery manufacturing, exports, and design.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has been actively working with the Department of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, for the past one and a half years on developing this policy framework. Through several consultations and stakeholder meetings, GJEPC provided valuable inputs to ensure that the policy addresses the industry’s evolving needs — from manufacturing and infrastructure to skilling and export facilitation.
The new policy will give a strong push to the entire ecosystem — from manufacturing and exports to skill development and employment generation. It is designed to promote ease of doing business, modernize manufacturing units, encourage innovation, and strengthen training and skilling infrastructure across the state.
Expressing his gratitude to the state leadership, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, said: “We are deeply thankful to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, for his visionary leadership in announcing India’s first State Gem & Jewellery Policy. This landmark initiative will not only strengthen Maharashtra’s position as a leading jewellery manufacturing centre but also bring about a qualitative leap in areas such as skilling, technology upgradation, and value addition.
With this policy, we foresee new opportunities for investment, innovation, and job creation — paving the way for Maharashtra to set new global benchmarks in the gems and jewellery sector.”
“I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Shri Uday Samant, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, for his proactive guidance and steadfast support in driving this landmark policy. My heartfelt thanks also go to the entire team at the Department of Industries for their dedication, hard work, and close coordination with GJEPC throughout this journey. Their consistent efforts and collaborative spirit have been instrumental in turning this vision into reality.”
The Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery Policy 2025 is expected to enhance the competitiveness of the industry, attract domestic and international investors, and further cement Maharashtra’s role as the heart of India’s jewellery economy.
