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ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 THE GEM & JEWELLERY EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL
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is the only gem & jewellery machinery show which brings
together inventors of technology under one roof. To ensure
smooth logistic operations and attract more visitors, IGJME
is now held in conjunction with Signature IIJS in Mumbai.
Our Annual India Gem & Jewellery Awards recognizes the
stalwarts and star performers of export industry across
multiple categories.
To curb the growing menace of illicit mixing of synthetic
diamonds with natural and to create awareness about
technologies available to detect synthetic diamonds, GJEPC
organized the ‘Diamond Detection Expo & Seminar’ (DDES)
at BDB, Mumbai. This two day expo saw participation of
all the leading laboratories showcasing the most updated
technology and equipment available to identify man made
diamonds from natural ones. Eminent industry personalities
threw deep insights on this growing parallel business through
educative seminars held across the two-day of event.
Council in its bid to sensitize consumers about differentiation
between two products will continue organizing or participate
in similar programs.
It’s my pride to mention here the phenomenal work of GJEPC
run Laboratories GII & GTL set up in major centres across
India which are fully equipped to grade diamonds and other
precious stones of any shape and size. Indian Institute of Gem
& Jewellery in Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur along with Indian
Diamond Institute at Surat offers an array of educational
courses, be it in diploma or degree aiming to nurture the
abundant talent available in this Country and make them
‘future-ready’ for Global Gem & Jewellery Industry.
I am grateful to Indian Government and especially Ministry of
Commerce & Industry for their continuous support extended
towards our initiatives and devising Trade Friendly policy
measures. I would like to bring to your notice that Council
continues to play noteworthy role at various International
forums like Kimberley Process and holds significant positions
at Global associations for the growth of Gem & Jewellery
Industry.
During last financial year, Council had elections for choosing
Committee of Administration & other Sub-Committees. A
distinct combination of new faces along with infusion of young
blood is expected to bring radical changes in thinking. I am
privileged to have this opportunity to spearhead this dynamic
team who has a vision to take Indian Gem & Jewellery
Industry to newer heights.
It’s my pleasure to inform you that on completion of 50th year
of foundation and serving this Industry, the Council plans to
commemorate this historical event through organizing series
of events which will bring together Global Industry Giants at
one platform. I wish to place on record my sincere thanks to
past CoA & other sub-committee members of Council whose
relentless efforts has enabled us to reach this powerful
stature. I am also grateful to our Members and International
and Domestic associations who have always whole heartedly
supported us in all our endeavors in the last Fifty glorious
years.
As I sign off, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude
to present CoA & other sub-committee members for
their unstinted guidance and support extended to all our
programmes. Together, we pledge to continuously strive to
perform better and continue to be the torch bearer for this
Industry and its stakeholders.
Thank You.
Praveenshankar Pandya
Chairman
