In its 20th year, Jaipur Jewellery Show (JSS) beginning on December 23 will focus on emerald trade besides giving an impetus to the gems and jewellery business. It will also place the Pink City on the world map of gem and jewellery.
Altogether 901 booths would be set up with better facilities in the JSS to be participated by national and international traders during the four-day long exhibition, its Joint Secretary Ajay Kala told a press conference here on Friday.
Out of these, 241 booths will display gemstones, 572 jewellery, 17 on costume, articles and artefacts, and 68 will display allied and machinery, said Kala.
The JSS is likely to be attended by more than 500 hosted buyers, 82 new participants and several national brands, he said, adding that it would attract at least 45000-footfall.
Asher Ottamoochikkal, MD, Indian Operations, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, will be the chief guest, and other functionaries of Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), and All India Gem and Jewellery Council (GJC) will be the guest of honours at the inauguration ceremony at the JECC venue.
Courtesy: The States Man
