Diwali vacation reduced to 15 days as Surat's diamond industry witnesses boom

According to a report by Sandesh, the world-famous diamond industry of Surat is witnessing a boom after a long period. Considering this positive atmosphere and the increasing demand for diamonds, the Diamond Association has decided to cut down the Diwali vacation. This year, the vacation has been reduced to only 15 days instead of 25 days.

After four years, a positive atmosphere has been created in the industry again. There has been a continuous increase in the demand for Indian diamonds in the international market. Especially, there is heavy demand for natural rough diamonds and lab-grown diamonds in the country and abroad. To meet this increasing demand, work in the factories is running at full capacity, due to which the burden of orders has increased.

Generally, a long vacation of 25 days to one month is kept in this industry during Diwali. However, to keep the production process running uninterrupted and to ensure timely supply of goods, the vacation days have been reduced. This decision has created an atmosphere of happiness among gemstone artists and traders.

With the reduction in vacation days, gemstone artists will get more work, resulting in an increase in their income and livelihood. Instead of remaining unemployed for a long time, the artisans will remain connected to work. Due to this improvement in the industry, an atmosphere has been created in the entire Surat region as if trade and industry have received a new lease of life.

According to Wikipedia, Surat is the second largest city in the state of Gujarat after Ahmedabad and is the commercial hub of South Gujarat. Located on the banks of the Tapi river, this city is known for its diamond and textile industries. Approximately 90% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished in Surat.