78,000 applications from 78,000 students were received as gems artists for not giving educational assistance announced by the state government

Gujarat diamond workers protest: The government announced an educational assistance package for the gemartists who have become unemployed due to the ongoing slowdown in the diamond industry. Following the announcement, over 1.20 lakh jewellers from across Gujarat had applied for their children's school fees. But even though more than two months have passed since the announcement, the help is yet to be received by the students. Due to this delay, there is a lot of anger among the jewelers, as their children are finding it difficult to pay the school fees

The financial condition of the jewelers has worsened due to the prolonged slowdown in the diamond industry across Gujarat, including Surat. In this situation, the government announced a financial assistance package for the education fees of the children of unemployed gemstone artists. A total of 1.20 lakh applications were received from across the state, including 78,000 from Surat. However, even after more than two months, this help has not been received by the students, due to which there is a feeling of anger towards the government among the jewelers. The Diamond Workers Union has demanded immediate payment of assistance

Government announcement and delay

Representations for a relief package had been made for a long time amidst the sorry state of affairs of the artists and incidents of suicide. In view of these representations, state Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi announced a financial assistance package for the education fees of the children of gemartists at Surat Circuit House. This announcement brought a lot of relief to the jewelers and they appli

From all over Gujarat, applications for fee waiver for the children of a total of 1.20 lakh gems artists were received

78,000 students from more than 300 schools applied from Surat city alone

however, despite the fact that more than two months have passed since the announcement, this financial assistance is yet to be received by the students. Due to this delay, many jewelers have not been able to pay the school fees of their children, due to which the children are facing difficulties in educational activities

the anger of the artists and the union

Diamond Workers Union Gujarat has demanded immediate payment of educational assistance to the government on the issue. He said that due to the economic slowdown and unemployment, the jewelers do not have the money to pay the fees of the children. Even after the government announcement, if the help is not received on time, it does not make any sense. Due to this delay, there is a lot of anger and resentment towards the government among the jewelers. The government should immediately address this issue and provide financial assistance to the gems artists and their families so that the education of their children does not stop