Mandatory gold hallmarking rollout smooth in 256 districts, planning for wider implementation: Centre
The rollout of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery in 256 districts has been smooth so far and the process of expanding it to all districts of the country is now underway, according to the Consumer Affairs Ministry.
Hallmarking has been made mandatory with effect from June 23, 2021 for 14, 18, and 22 carat gold jewellery and artifacts in 256 districts of the country. Pic: Reuters