Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Gujarat Provides School Fee Aid for Jobless Diamond Cutters' Children
Many diamond workers in Surat have lost their jobs.
Because of this, the government is helping by paying school fees for their kids.
So far, over 6,000 kids are getting help, with the government paying up to 13,500 rupees per child each year.
The Surat Diamond Association is checking all the applications to make sure everything is correct.
The goal is to help families struggling because the diamond industry isn't doing well right now.
Some workers want the aid to continue longer and for more money to be given.
The Gujarat government is providing financial aid for school fees to children of unemployed diamond cutters.
Rs 8.28 crore has been disbursed to support 6,368 children in Surat.
The Surat Diamond Association is verifying applications to speed up the process.
The state government had previously announced a package of up to Rs 13,500 per child annually.
Diamond workers' representatives are requesting the aid continue and the fee limit be increased.
- Who
- Gujarat government, Surat Diamond Association, unemployed diamond cutters and their children.
- What
- The Gujarat government is providing school fee assistance to children of unemployed diamond cutters.
- When
- The relief package was announced May 22. Disbursement of funds began recently.
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat
- Why
- To provide financial relief to families affected by the diamond industry slowdown.
- Total Funds Disbursed
- Rs 8.28 crore
- Children Benefitting
- 6,368
- Applications Approved (Surat)
- 6,094
- Schools Involved
- 249
- Fee Support per Child
- Up to Rs 13,500 per year
- Diamond Workers Jobless
- Over 75,000 in Surat
- Applications Received (Surat)
- 75,000