Applications are now open for a Capacity Building Training Programme for Sri Lankan Handcrafted Jewellery Designers – Beginners Programme, organized by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
The training programme will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur, India, from 6 July to 23 July 2026 and is aimed at aspiring jewellery designers who possess basic knowledge of handcrafted jewellery design.
Programme Details
- Programme: Capacity Building Programme for Sri Lankan Handcrafted Jewellery Designers
- Course Title: Computer Aided Designing (CAD)
- Training Provider: Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Jaipur
- Duration: 18 Days (6 Hours per Day)
- Training Mode: On-Campus (IIGJ, Jaipur, India)
- Training Period: 6 July – 23 July 2026
What You Will Learn
Participants will receive practical training in:
- Rhinoceros 3D CAD software
- 3D jewellery design and modelling techniques
- Converting 2D sketches into 3D jewellery designs
- Design evaluation and material optimization
- Creating 3D print-ready jewellery models
- Practical CAD tools and editing techniques
The programme is designed to strengthen both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required in the gem and jewellery industry.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be below 30 years of age
- Possess basic knowledge of handcrafted jewellery designing
- Have adequate knowledge of the English language
- Be mentally and physically fit
- Possess a valid passport with at least six months’ validity
Not Eligible to Apply
The following applicants are not eligible:
- Holders of an Advanced Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Jewellery Designing
- Applicants with more than two years of experience as Jewellery Designers
- Applicants without adequate English language proficiency
Selection Process
Due to the limited number of seats available, participants will be selected through a formal interview process.
Application Deadline
📅 Closing Date: 09 June 2026
Interested applicants should submit the prescribed application form available through the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA).
Contact Information
Export Promotion Division
National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA)
- 📍 No. 260, Lake Drive, Colombo 05
- 📞 Direct: 011 2390653
- 📞 General: 011 2390645–8 (Ext. 333–335)
- 📠 Fax: 011 2320758
- 📧 [email protected]
- 📧 [email protected]
- 🌐 www.ngja.gov.lk
