- The SDB is a significant development for the diamond industry as it centralizes the sector under one expansive roof.
- The SDB spans 67 lakh square feet of floor space and has the capacity to house nearly 4,500 diamond trading offices.
- It was built at a cost of approximately Rs 3,500 crore.
- The building, which is part of the Diamond Research and Mercantile (DREAM) City, was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest office building in the world.
- The SDB aims to be a convenient hub for over 65,000 diamond experts, encompassing cutters, polishers, and traders.
- Apart from offices, the Diamond Bourse campus has facilities such as safe deposit vaults, conference halls, multipurpose halls, restaurants, banks, customs clearance house, convention centre, exhibition centers, training centres, entertainment areas, restaurants, and a club along with security plans.
Question:
Q.1 Where is the Surat Diamond Bourse located?a. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
b. Mumbai, Maharashtra
c. Jaipur, Rajasthan
d. Surat, Gujarat