<h1>Diamond Workers Demand Pay Hike, Welfare Board Amid Industry Slowdown and 50% Salary Cut in Protest.</h1> Hundreds of diamond workers in Surat, Gujarat, staged a protest demanding a pay hike and a relief package due to a significant slowdown in the diamond sector, which has resulted in a 50% salary cut. The workers, who are primarily diamond cutters and polishers, marched peacefully and initiated an indefinite strike, demanding the creation of a welfare board, salary increases, and support for families affected by financial distress. The Diamond Workers Union Gujarat highlighted the industry's failure to provide benefits under labor laws. The Surat Diamond Association acknowledged the industry's struggles and called for government support to address the slowdown's impact.