Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) has yet again made the nation proud by bagging the prestigious Medallion of Excellence Award at the World Skills Competition, Lyon – France, 2024. The competition, held in Lyon, France, witnessed participants from over 80 countries vying for top honors in various skill categories.
GJSCI’s Performance at the WorldSkills Competitions so far
Year Location Rank Participant
2024 Lyon, France Medallion of Excellence Mr. Tufan Mal
2022 Switzerland Medallion of Excellence Mr. Subhasis Paul
2019 Kazan, Russia Bronze Medal Mr. Sanjoy Pramanik
2017 Abu Dhabi Medallion of Excellence Mr. Asrof Jamal
2015 Sao Paulo, Brazil Medallion of Excellence Mr. Surajit Rana
2013 Leipzig, Germany Medallion of Excellence Mr. Bhavesh Chandra Jana
GJSCI’s talented candidate, this year Tufan Mal, is only 17 years of age and hails from a small town in Howrah District of West Bengal. His family struggled to make ends meet which compelled Tufan to take up any occupation to contribute to the family income. He came across an opportunity in a jewellery manufacturing set-up. He developed an interest and became proficient at the skill of jewellery making.
He had an opportunity to meet Mr. Anupam Karmakar, who represents GJSCI as their WorldSkills expert came across this lad and seen great talent in him. Mr. Karmakar guided the boy and encouraged him to register for the IndiaSkills preliminary round.
His talent was unbeatable and his ranks helped him make it to the IndiaSkills Finals. He represented India through GJSCI at the WorldSkills Competition in Jewellery Making and showcased exceptional skill, craftsmanship, and innovation to win the coveted Medallion of Excellence Award. His outstanding performance has brought laurels to the country and reinforced India’s position as a hub for skilled artisans in the Gem and Jewellery sector.
The World Skills Competition is a premier international platform that recognizes and rewards exceptional skills and talent. The win is a testament to the candidates’ hard work, dedication, and expertise in Jewellery Making, as well as the support and guidance provided by their trainers and the Gem and Jewellery industry.
“We are thrilled to see our candidates excel on the global stage. This win is a proud moment for India and a reflection of our country’s rich heritage in Gem and Jewellery craftsmanship,” said Mr. Adil Kotwal, Chairman, Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India
“This achievement is a result of our candidates’ tireless efforts and commitment to excellence. We are honored to have represented India at this prestigious competition,” said Mr. Rajeev Garg, CEO, Gem and Jewellery Skill Council of India.
GJSCI is thankful to Mr. Anupam Karmakar who has worked tirelessly to hone Tufan’s skills to prepare him to perform at WorldSkills. We are also indebted to VBJ, Chennai for being a strong support and partner to GJSCI in providing the training to Tufan.
