Anand collector allots land for Centre of Excellence for Aqeeq(Agate) stone
September 05, 2014
Anand, 5 September 2014
Anand district collector has allotted 1500 square meter land to set up Centre of excellence for Aqeeq(Agate) stone. The project cost is around Rs. 4.73 crore. The project will be funded by centre and state government.
Khambhat is major center of Aqeeq stone. Aqeeq units are in competition with China. There has been some health hazards associated with Aqeeq industry. Use of better technology has been suggested to counter health hazards. Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India(GJEPC) has taken interest in this issue and its attempts have got success with collector allotting land to set up Centre of excellence which will address various issues related to Akik industry.
Anand Collector has allotted 1500 square meter land at 1.5 km distance from Anand. The approval has been forwarded to state Revenue department for final permission. GJEPC will grant Rs. 54 lakh for the project. Ministry of Commerce has earlier given commitment for fund allocation to this project.
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