Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest office space, and a new terminal at Surat Airport.
- The Surat Diamond Bourse is expected to centralize the diamond industry and create about 150,000 new jobs.
- The new terminal at Surat Airport can handle 1,200 domestic passengers and 600 international passengers.
- Modi stated that the government is working on measures to promote the gem and jewellery sector, including encouraging patented design, diversifying export products, and promoting green diamonds.
- Modi also shared the government's 25-year plan, aiming to make India a $10 trillion economy and one of the top three global economies.