Jewellery park planned for Coimbatore, meeting held

Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar met with officials and stakeholders to discuss a new jewellery park planned for the city. A government-appointed consultant is gathering information to create a detailed project report. The report will outline the needs of various industry segments and potential shared facilities. The jewellery sector in Coimbatore includes 2,000 organized manufacturers and 40,000 cottage units, employing over 150,000 workers. Last November, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a ₹126 crore jewellery industry estate in Kurichi. Stakeholders at the meeting shared their requirements for safety, marketing, training, and production facilities.