On 4th Dec 2016, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman formally laid the foundation stone for the Institute
IIGJ Varanasi was set up by GJEPC, along with like-minded jewellery industry businessmen and IIGJ Mumbai, with the aim of reviving the traditional art of jewellery making in Varanasi and its adjoining areas. Varanasi has a long history of diamond cutting and finishing that dates back to ancient times, as the only city in the world to process diamonds from the mines of Panna and Golconda. In spite of its historical and traditional importance, the gem and jewellery industry in this part of the country now requires revival and proper training to create skilled jewellery professionals.
With the establishment of this IIGJ Varanasi, it is GJEPC’s expectation that the exports of gems and jewellery from this region would improve significantly.
The Institute’s courses are based on a problem-solving design consciousness, linked to learning with actual experience and suggests that the designer could be a bridge between tradition and modernity. The Institute is also aimed at being a platform for future designers to re-examine the alternatives for growth and development that are available in this sector.
Diploma in Jewellery Manufacturing
Certificate Course in CAD- Rhino
Certificate Course in CAD Matrix
Basic Jewellery Design
Diploma in Jewellery Design
On 4th Dec 2016, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman formally laid the foundation stone for the Institute
IIGJ Varanasi was inaugurated on 20th January 2018 by Hon’ble Shri Adityanath Yogi, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Other dignitaries present on the occasion - Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble President, BJP, Shri Praveen Shankar Pandya, Outgoing Chairman, GJEPC, Smt. Namita Pandya, Convener, IIGJ Tardeo and Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, IIGJ Mumbai.
On 22nd January 2018 IIGJ Varanasi opened its doors to students and classes started in Diploma in Professional Jewellery Design and Diploma in Professional Jewellery Manufacturing.
6600 sq. ft of Space Dedicated to Jewellery Education
Located in the heart of the city, IIGJ Varanasi is a sprawling space of 6600 sq.ft., and infrastructure totally dedicated to jewellery training. It is conveniently situated in "Kuber Complex" which makes the institute highly accessible to students.
Design Studio for 25 Students
The design studio at IIGJ Varanasi has a capacity of 25 students with individual worktables and required hardware that are best suited for design work. The rooms are well lighted and are fully air-conditioned. They are also 'smart classrooms' with modern audio-visual aids for video display, presentation boards and screens.
CAD Lab with 30 Computer Stations
The CAD Lab is equipped with the most advanced jewellery design software such as Rhinoceros and Matrix, along with Adobe Photoshop, and has an overall capacity of 30 students working on the computers at a time.
Manufacturing Workshop with Modern Machinery
The workshop at IIGJ Varanasi is a full-fledged jewellery manufacturing unit. It is equipped with modern machinery and tools required for imparting training in jewellery manufacturing. Safety precautions are always followed while training the students. Students get hands-on experience working on the bench, each of which is equipped with a full set of tools and consumables for the job.
Air-Conditioned Classrooms
All classrooms are fully air-conditioned, providing a pleasant learning experience for the students, and are well-equipped with audio-visual teaching aids.
Library & Internet Facilities for Research
Students have access to a well-stocked library with excellent reference and lending facilities for jewellery-related books, journals, periodicals and magazines, as well as internet facilities for research work.
Diploma in Jewellery Manufacturing
Certificate Course in CAD- Rhino
Certificate Course in CAD Matrix
Basic Jewellery Design
Diploma in Jewellery Design
Diploma in Jewellery Manufacturing
Certificate Course in CAD- Rhino
Certificate Course in CAD Matrix
Basic Jewellery Design
Diploma in Jewellery Design