Jewellery Design and Technology Institute sets up its second institute at Chandigarh

Chandigarh : Chandigarh Jewellery Design and Technology Institute sets up its second institute at Chandigarh The first of its kind Jewellery Design institute in Chandigarh Jewellery Design and Technology Institute (JDTI), part of the Bombay Stock Exchange listed Silver Smith India Ltd., today formally announced the beginning of their operations at Chandigarh. JDTI imparts training for jewellery designing and manufacturing and the Chandigarh centre is centrally located at sector 35-C.

JDTI is supported by World Gold Council and promoted by the Indo-German Export Promotion Project implemented by the Gesellschaft fuer Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ, German agency for Technical Co-operation) facilitating technology transfer from Germany for selected India companies. The operations of the JDTI institute were formally inaugurated by Mr. B.K Narula, Chairman & Managing Director, Silver Smith India Ltd, along with Ms. Ritu Malik, Chief Operating Officer, Silver Smith India Ltd.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. B. K. Narula said 'Not very long ago, Chandigarh was considered the fashion capital of the country. The time has come again when we should start thinking about the quality of fashion education in the city. I think this is the right time to start our operations in the city, where people are highly creative and have strong aesthetic sense". Ms. Ritu Malik, C.O.O, Silver Smith India Ltd said 'JDTI Chandigarh will guide and hone the talent and skills of the budding designers of the jewellery industry so that they can become an important part of the booming fashion world". "JDTI will not only provide the right direction with basic jewellery designing courses but will also expose the designers to the international trends so that their creative and artistic skills match the global standards", adds Mr. Narula.

Some of the courses which will be available at JDTI, Chandigarh institute are Jewellery Designing, Gemmology, Diamond Grading, Jewel CAD, and Jewellery Retailing. About Silversmith India Silversmith India Ltd. was incorporated in 1994. Listed on the Bombay stock exchange, it is a multidimensional jewellery solution company. It is first of its kind to service the requirements of ever growing jewellery industry. (www.silversmithindia.com)

It has three divisions to cater different aspects of jewellery: EDUCATION Jewellery Design & Technology Institute (JDTI) is a model institute setup in 1999 to provide the much needed skilled professionals to the ever-growing jewellery industry. JDTI is supported by World Gold Council and promoted by the Indo-German Export Promotion Project. It has become an active part of jewellery industry and education sector with large strength of students and well experienced academic staff.

For more information, please visit: www.jdtiindia.com DESIGN OUTSOURCING Design Development Centre (DDC) was initiated to help jewellery companies outsource their design related requirements. DDC aims to introduce innovative, creative and personalized designs and also offers related services like product development, graphic identity and technical detailing amongst others. For more information, please visit: www.ddc.silversmithindia.com SIGNATURE JEWELLERY Niche is an exquisite jewellery brand. Handcrafted in precious metals and accentuated with Swarovski components and semi precious gemstones, each piece is an individual statement that embodies luxury and elegance, while at the same time satisfying the desire for contemporary style. For more information, please visit: www.niche.in