Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (KD/NR)

Udupi, Mar 8: It is very essential for consumers especially womenfolk to have knowledge about jewellery and gems before they purchase the same, informed pro-chancellor of Manipal University H S Ballal here on Friday March 8. 

He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the workshop on ‘Gem and Jewellery for Women’ and said even though Manipal Institute of Jewellery Management (MIJM) is one of the youngest institutions of Manipal University, it has made rapid strides in this field. He also said that the university would give its whole-hearted support to the Institute.  

Chairperson of hostel management committee of Manipal University, Vasanthi Pai inaugurated the workshop. In his inaugural address he said women implicitly believed their jewellers. However, jewellery experts always state that none of the jewellers are completely honest. In fact, even the most trusted jeweller will cheat a little, she said. She therefore urged that it is necessary that consumers, including women to have adequate knowledge about gems and jewellery.   

Director of the Institute M M Shanbhag welcomed the gathering, Divya Kapoor proposed the vote of thanks.