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Fashion Value Chain
14-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Govind Dholakia Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
In a proud moment for India and the global diamond community, Shri Govind Dholakia, Founder-Chairman of Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Diamonds Do Good, a global non-profit promoting ethical practices in the diamond industry. The award was presented during the annual Diamonds Do Good Gala at JCK Las Vegas 2025, one of the world's most prestigious jewellery shows. Accepting the award on his behalf was his son, Shreyans Dholakia, Brand Custodian at SRK, who dedicated the honor to the artisans of Surat and the countless lives touched by SRK's philanthropic efforts. Quoting his father, Shreyans shared, 'Legacy is not built by preserving wealth but by giving and sharing.' This recognition adds to Govind Dholakia's international accolades, including the USGBC Leadership Award for his pioneering commitment to sustainable business, making SRK's Surat-based facilities the world's first Net Zero Energy diamond crafting units with the lowest per carat emissions in the industry. From humble beginnings in rural Gujarat at the age of 13, Govind Dholakia built SRK into a global diamond powerhouse defined by craftsmanship, ethics, and community upliftment. Through the SRK Knowledge Foundation (SRKKF)—which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year—SRK continues to drive change through initiatives in education, women empowerment, healthcare, and rural development, impacting millions over the last four decades. This award is a tribute not just to Dholakia's business success but to the values of compassion and integrity that define his life's work and India's enduring legacy in the diamond industry.
The Wire
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Surat's Brilliance Honoured on the Global Stage: Govindkaka Celebrated at JCK Las Vegas
A tribute to a visionary whose journey began with purpose and now radiates globally. Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 12: In a moment of great pride for India and the diamond city of Surat, Shri Govind Dholakia, the humble visionary behind Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Diamonds Do Good, … Continue reading "Surat's Brilliance Honoured on the Global Stage: Govindkaka Celebrated at JCK Las Vegas"
Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Shree Ramkrishna Exports' Govind Dholakia receives Diamonds Do Good's lifetime achievement award
Govind Dholakia, founder of Shree Ramkrishna Exports, has been honoured with the lifetime achievement award by global non-profit Diamonds Do Good at its annual gala during JCK Las Vegas 2025. Recognised for his longstanding contributions to the diamond industry and philanthropy, Dholakia's win highlights India's growing influence on the global luxury industry. The award was accepted on his behalf by Dholakia's son, Shreyans Dholakia, entrepreneur and brand custodian at SRK, who said it made him 'ten times prouder' to represent the values his father built the business upon, SRK announced in a press release. 'Legacy and history are not built by preserving wealth, they are built by giving and sharing,' said Govind Dholakia. The honour follows Dholakia's earlier recognition by the US Green Building Council with a leadership award in Boston for his commitment to sustainability. The recognition in Las Vegas reflects a wider shift in global luxury towards ethical excellence and a moment of pride for Surat and India's diamond industry. 'Thank you Diamonds Do Good," said Shreyans Dholakia at the event. "This honour goes beyond our family, it belongs to every artisan in Surat, to every life touched by our foundation, and to a philosophy we live by: that business is not just about success, but about significance.'
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
INS Surat docks at Hazira on Gujarat Foundation Day
Surat: The Indian Naval Ship Surat arrived at Adani Port in Hazira on Thursday. The warship was welcomed by BJP MPs Mukesh Dalal and Govind Dholakia. The crest of INS Surat bears a likeness of the Hazira Lighthouse, built in 1836, and Asiatic lions, symbolising the heritage of Gujarat and the excellence of the Indian Navy . The crest of the warship was unveiled in Surat in Nov 2023 by chief minister Bhupendra Patel. From the 16th to 18th century, Surat was a major centre for shipbuilding and maritime trade. At one point, ships with the flags of 84 countries anchored in the waters of Surat. Surat played a vital role in maintaining maritime trade and commercial relations. To honour the shipbuilding legacy of Gujarat's commercial and historic city of Surat, the Indian Navy named the warship INS Surat. INS Surat is the fourth and final stealth guided missile destroyer of the Visakhapatnam class of the Navy's Project 15. Last year, the fourth warship of the class was named INS Surat. On this occasion, Dalal said, "The warship Surat is named after the city of Surat, Gujarat's economic capital. Surat is renowned for its ancient maritime heritage and legacy in shipbuilding and with this step by the Navy, the bond between Surat and the Indian Navy has grown stronger." Rajya Sabha MP Dholakia said, "Of the various warships India has, INS Surat is equipped with all advanced technologies. The arrival of this ship in Surat is a moment of pride for us." The general public will not be allowed entry to view the ship. Only invited guests are allowed entry at Adani Port, a statement from the govt said. INS Surat was built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Most of its equipment and resources are indigenously developed, reflecting the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India'. The ship is 167m in length, 17.4m in width and weighs 7,400 tonnes. It can travel at a speed of over 30 knots, which is more than 56kmph. INS Surat is capable of anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare. It is equipped with network-centric warfare capabilities and advanced sensors. It has a complement of 50 naval officers and 250 sailors. INS Surat is armed with 16 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for surface-to-surface attacks and 32 Barak-8 medium range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) for surface-to-air defence. It also includes a 76mm super rapid gun mount (SRGM), four AK-630M close-in weapon systems, two twin L&T torpedo launchers and two L&T rocket launchers for anti-submarine warfare. INS Surat is equipped with the advanced MF-STAR radar. It can operate helicopters such as the Chetak, ALH (advanced light helicopter), Sea King and MH-60R at day and night. It features a railless helicopter traversing system and a visual aid landing system. On Jan 15, 2025, INS Surat was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, along with INS Nilgiri and INS Vagsheer. On April 24, INS Surat successfully conducted a test of the MRSAM in the Arabian Sea, accurately destroying a low-flying target approaching from the sea surface.
