Crisis in Surat: the dark side of the diamond trade

Amid mounting concerns, Congress has highlighted the alarming suicide rates among diamond workers in Surat and urged swift government intervention. Recent reports indicate that financial instability has led to 71 suicides in 18 months.

Surat, traditionally a diamond trading center, is experiencing an industrial decline, fueled by the rise of lab-grown diamonds. As a result, thousands of this unregistered workforce are facing acute needs.

Congress emphasizes the urgent need for worker registration and financial support, with the aim of mitigating the impact of the recession in the sector and safeguarding the well-being of affected workers.

(With input from agencies.)