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'''The Indian Diamond Institute (IDI)''' is a [[Government of India]] sponsored<ref>{{cite web|url=http://commerce.nic.in/aboutus/aboutus_autonomousbodies.asp?id=3|title=Department of commerce|website=Commerce.nic.in|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref> autonomous higher school of learning in the fields of diamonds, gems and jewellery in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diamondinstitute.net/the-institute.html|title=:: Indian Diamond Institute :: Top Diamond Training Institute India|website=Diamondinstitute.net|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref> The Institute is located in [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]], India and is 263 km away from [[Mumbai]]. Indian Diamond Institute is an Authorised [[Metallurgical assay|Assayer]] of Department of Customs, Government of India.

== Profile ==
The Indian Diamond Institute was formed in 1978 by the Government of India to enhance the learning facilities in the fields of [[diamond]], [[Gemstone|gems]] and [[jewellery]]. The Institute, formed as a project of Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of Government of India,<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://commerce.nic.in/aboutus/aboutus_autonomousbodies.asp?id=3#b10|title=Department of commerce|website=Commerce.nic.in|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref> offers various courses of study and research facilities at its Surat Centre. Primarily registered as a society under Societies Registration Act, 1860, IDI has also been registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950. It is now recognized as a premier institute of its kind in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jagranjosh.com/institutes-colleges/indian-diamond-institute-7858|title=Indian Diamond Institute, Surat, Gujarat, India|website=Jagranjosh.com|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref>

Government of [[Botswana]] approached IDI for assistance in setting up a diamond institute in Botswana in 2013 following the [[De Beers]] decision to shift its diamond sales operations base from London to Botswana.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Indian-Diamond-Institute-to-help-Botswana-govt-set-up-diamond-institute/articleshow/25609619.cms|title=Indian Diamond Institute to help Botswana govt set up diamond institute |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/india-to-set-up-indiaafrica-diamond-institute-in-botswana/960925/|title=India to set up India-Africa Diamond Institute in Botswana - Indian Express|website=Archive.indianexpress.com|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/india-seeks-natural-resources-in-africa-but-recognises-continents-development-needs-2011-03-25# |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304135619/http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/india-seeks-natural-resources-in-africa-but-recognises-continents-development-needs-2011-03-25# |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

== Facilities ==
The Institute functions out of a two storeyed building with classrooms, conference room, seminar room, computer labs, design studios, advanced diamond & gem testing laboratory, auditorium, mess and canteen, gymnasium, recreation room, guest rooms, library stocked with books on gems & jewellery and leading magazines related to the field.

== Research and development ==
[[File:Diamond Polisher.jpg|thumb|right|Diamond polishing]]

[[File:amber.pendants.800pix.050203.jpg|thumb|right|[[Amber]] Pendants]]
[[File:Collier Brillantverführung auf weiß.jpg|thumb|''Diamond temptation'' design]]
IDI has an established R&D centre which is registered with Government of India, [[Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (India)|Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)]], [[Ministry of Science & Technology]].

===Mandate===
The R&D centre is mandated to:
* Give scientific and technological support to the diamond industries to upgrade the processing technology.
* Develop indigenously low cost technologies for import substitution products used in the diamond industries so as to help the country to save foreign exchange and also reduce the cost of processing.
* Carry out in-depth studies on illumination and noise levels, thermal load, air velocity etc. to improve environmental conditions of the processing unit
* Bring awareness amongst workers about the use of modern machine concepts and quality control checks to improve productivity, efficiency and yield.

== Memberships and Affiliations ==
IDI has technical collaboration with [[Gemmological Association of Great Britain|Gemmological Association (Gem A), London]] and operates as an ''Allied Teaching Centre'' of Gem A for FGA programme (Fellow Member of Gemmlogical Association (Gem A), London (Diploma in Gemmology).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.diamondinstitute.net/f-a-foundation.html# |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629222714/http://www.diamondinstitute.net/f-a-foundation.html# |archive-date=29 June 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

IDI has been accorded with recognition as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) under Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. It has been also recognised as Anchor Institute (Gem & Jewellery) by Industries Commissionerate, [[Government of Gujarat]].<ref name=autogenerated1 />

The IDI is [[ISO 9001:2008]] certified for design, development and provision of training, consultancy & certification services related to diamonds, coloured stones & jewellery (vide Certificate No. 44254 issued by M/s. ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc.)

The Institute is also a member of many organisations such as:
* [[Indian Institute of Foreign Trade]], New Delhi and (IIFT).
* [[Confederation of Indian Industry]] (CII).
* Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Ahmedabad (IACC).
* Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD).
* The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI),

== Courses ==
The Institute offers various courses of varying durations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://studychacha.com/discuss/66566-indian-diamond-institute-idi-gujarat-surat.html|title=Indian Diamond Institute (IDI) - Gujarat, Surat - 2018-2019 StudyChaCha|website=Studychacha.com|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbseguess.com/education/institutes/full_info.php?reg_id=48|title=INDIAN DIAMOND INSTITUTE, Surat|website=Cbseguess.com|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/Indian-Diamond-Institute-to-start-a-course-in-synthetic-diamonds/articleshow/35101236.cms|title=Indian Diamond Institute to start a course in synthetic diamonds|website=The Times of India|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref>

===Diamond===
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* Dipm
* Certificate program
* Non-standard program
* Correspondence program
* Corporate training program
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===Jewellery===
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* Graduate diploma program
* 3 Years diploma program
* Diploma program
* Certificate program
* Non-standard program
* Correspondence program
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===Gemmology===
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* Diploma program
* Certificate program
* Non-standard program
* Correspondence program
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===International Program===
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* FGA foundation program
* FGA Diploma program
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== Services to the Trade ==
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* Diamond Certification / Gemstone Identification & Certification
* Jewellery (Studded/Plain) Certification
* Diamond Packet Lot Certification
* Product Compatibility Certificate
* Diamond Processing - Planning, Bruting, Polishing
* Project Profiles for Gem & Jewellery Industry
* LRS / FTIR / UV-VIS-NIR Studies on gemstones
* Pearl Testing Report
* Professional Life Membership
* Mobile Testing Facility for Studded Diamond Jewellery
* Diamond Girdle Marking
* Jewellery Inscription
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==See also==
*[[List of tourist attractions in Surat]]

==References==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.iao.org/institutes-accreditation/india-gujarat/indian-diamond-institute Accreditation Evaluation of Indian Diamond Instituteby International Accreditation Organization (IAO)]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Indian-Diamond-Institute-to-help-Botswana-govt-set-up-diamond-institute/articleshow/25609619.cms Times of India news report]
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Surtis-can-now-mix-pleasure-business-in-Dubai/articleshow/33670937.cms Times of India report]
* [http://www.indiasite.com/Colleges/Indian-Diamond-Institute-(IDI) Reference on India Site]
* [http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-surats-indian-diamond-institute-churns-out-140-new-grads-1688579 Reference on DNA India]

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