Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Gujarat Congress Asks for Diamond Polisher Application Review
Some diamond polishers in Gujarat lost their jobs.
The government offered to help by paying for their kids' school fees.
Many polishers applied, but some applications got rejected.
Now, the Gujarat Congress is asking the government to look at the rejected applications again.
They want to ensure everyone who needs help gets it.
The main issue is a lot of applications were rejected and the congress is asking the government to provide compassion by accepting all applications.
Many forms were rejected because they were incomplete or had mistakes.
The goal is to support the polishers and their children during tough times.
The Gujarat Congress has requested the government to re-evaluate rejected applications for diamond polisher assistance.
A state relief package offers financial aid for children's school fees.
26,669 applications out of 74,268 were rejected for the assistance.
47,599 applications were approved for financial assistance.
The Surat Diamond Association verified the applications.
- Who
- Gujarat Congress, state government, unemployed diamond polishers, and Surat Diamond Association.
- What
- The Gujarat Congress is urging the state government to re-examine rejected applications for financial assistance to unemployed diamond polishers.
- When
- The relief package was announced in May 2024. The letter was sent to the CM after many applications were rejected.
- Where
- Gujarat, particularly Surat.
- Why
- To provide financial assistance to unemployed diamond polishers and their children, as the diamond industry is undergoing a recession.
- Event
- Congress requests review of rejected applications for diamond polishers assistance.
- Applicants
- 74,268 applications received
- Rejected Applications
- 26,669
- Approved Applications
- 47,599
- Assistance Type
- School fees for children of unemployed diamond polishers
- Maximum Assistance
- Rs 13,500 per student for one year
- Eligible Experience
- At least three years of diamond polishing work experience.