On Dhanteras, Federal Government Asks Individuals To Buy Hallmarked Jewellery

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Federal government has actually urged individuals to buy hallmarked jewellery on celebration of DhanterasAs Diwali festivities kicked off
with the celebration of Dhanteras on Tuesday, Government has prompted upon clients across the country to make sure that they purchase only
hallmarked jewellery.Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Circulation stated that while people purchase gold on the event of
Dhanteras, as it is considered advantageous to do so, it is important to know how to ensure the purity of gold they are acquiring, so that
they get value for money.The federal government's appeal has actually come similar to impact from June 23, 2021, hallmarking has actually
been made mandatory in 256 districts of the nation for 14, 18 along with 22 karats of gold jewellery and artefacts.The earmarked districts
are those where there is at least one assaying and hallmarking centre.Hallmarked jewellery can be sold only by Bureau of Indian Standards
(BIS) registered jewellers and their details can be acquired from the BIS website.