At 2nd IIJS Tritiya, GJEPC unveils ‘Brilliant Bharat’ theme to rediscover India’s traditions, culture and innovative tech

GJEPC and Jewellers Association Bengaluru sign MoU to promote gem and jewellery exports from the State through initiatives such as the Karnataka Jewellery Park

Bangalore: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the second edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Tritiya, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) on April 5. GJEPC also unveiled the ‘Brilliant Bharat’ theme for IIJS shows, aimed at rediscovering and celebrating India’s traditions, cultural diversity and innovative technology, to “create something extraordinary out of it”.

The inauguration of IIJS Tritiya was attended by Dr Selvakumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Karnataka; Dr B Govindan, Chairman, Bhima Jewellery; Vinod Hayagriv, MD & Director, C. Krishniah Chetty Group; Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Chetan Kumar Mehta, President, Jewellers Association Bengaluru; Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Nirav Bhansali, Convenor-National Exhibitions, GJEPC and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC.

Vipul Shah of GJEPC and Chetan Kumar Mehta of Jewellers Association Bengaluru signed an MoU to promote gem and jewellery exports from Karnataka through a series of initiatives to be fronted by GJEPC, including the Karnataka Jewellery Park.

IIJS Tritiya 2024 features over 900 exhibitors and 1,900 stalls spread across an area of 40,000 square meters. It has over 15,000 pre-registered visitors from over 500 cities in India and 60 countries.

Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said,”We are a $40 billion export industry today, but the scope and potential for further growth is immense, with the ever-increasing demand in the global gem and jewellery market. GJEPC is working closely with the Government to secure favourable policies in the upcoming trade pacts for our sector, including FTAs with GCC, Canada, UK and EU. Additionally, GJEPC has successfully pursued the Government to introduce measures to facilitate ease of doing business in the e-commerce sector for retail exports of jewellery from the country.”

Dr B Govindan, Chairman, Bhima Jewellery, said, “Investing in the jewellery industry not only creates jobs but also contributes significantly to the economy. With proper support and industry knowledge, this sector can thrive, providing employment opportunities and driving economic development.”

Vinod Hayagriv, MD & Director, C. Krishniah Chetty Group, said, “IIJS Tritiya has not only got bigger, but also similar to Bengaluru’s reputation as a smart city. We look forward to a very smart industry in the coming decade. I think $70 billion is a very doable target and with GJEPC at the helm, we can easily achieve that before 2030.”

Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC said,“The Council is focused on empowering MSMEs through initiatives such as Common Facility Centres, Mega CFCs, Jewellery Park in Mumbai, and Gem Bourse in Jaipur, alongside digital platforms for enhanced marketing and sales.”

Chetan Kumar Mehta, President, Jewellers Association Bengaluru said, “As President of JAB, I extend our full support to GJEPC and all industry stakeholders. With GJEPC’s commendable efforts and initiatives, our industry is on a path to greater organization and success.”

Nirav Bhansali, Convenor, National Exhibitions, GJEPC, said, “Between three shows and 9,000 booths, IIJS allows MSME companies to reach out to customers the world over. IIJS Tritiya offers various features aimed at enhancing the experience, including Innov8 Talks providing insights and perspectives. Furthermore, we have introduced several features to embrace digitalization and sustainability such as digital badges, face recognition processes, and the IIJS App streamlining operations while minimizing paper usage. Under the One Earth Initiative, we have already planted 100,000 trees.”

A notable addition to this year’s exhibition is the India Gem & Jewellery Machinery Expo (IGJME), running concurrently with IIJS Tritiya Bangalore 2024 to showcase world-class technology in manufacturing powered by digital technology tools and techniques from national and international companies.

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