The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has rescheduled the first ever International Gem & Jewellery Show, Jaipur due to concerns related to the global Coronavirus outbreak. Instead of in early April the IGJS, Jaipur will now take place from July 18-20, 2020, the Council said.

In a message sent to all participants, GJEPC said that the exclusive export oriented show meant only for international visitors, had received a fabulous response from both exhibitors as well as buyers.

According to a statement released by the Council on March 5, “The buyer company registration numbers as on today stands at around 600 buyer companies from 56 countries which includes Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, England, Egypt, Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordon, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, UK, USA, Uzbekistan, while 230+ exhibitors have confirmed participation from all over India.”

Elaborating on the reasons for the change, GJEPC said, “There are serious concerns globally pertaining to the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by coronavirus adversely affecting everyone’s travel plans.”

It added that “considering the concerns and sensitivities of the countries impacted, the health & safety of exhibitors and visitors, after much deliberation with buyers and other stake holders”, there was “no option but to reschedule the IGJS show to the new dates i.e. 18th – 20th July 2020 at JECC Jaipur”.

Expressing confidence that “the current situation is temporary”, GJEPC said the postponement would “allow us to continue developing and bringing new additions and improvements to IGJS’, and “motivate us to achieve newer heights”.