GJEPC organised a seminar titled “GJEPC and Trade Opportunities” for the gem and jewellery community in suburban Mumbai on 10th May, drawing participation from over 80 stakeholders, including exporters, traders, wholesalers, budding entrepreneurs, and trade association members.
Delivering the keynote address, Ms. Khushboo Ranawat, Western Regional Chairperson, GJEPC, highlighted the Council’s initiatives aimed at supporting MSMEs and exporters through market intelligence, financial assistance, and international exposure.
Mr. Mansuhk Kothari, Member, Committee of Administration (CoA), GJEPC, elaborated on flagship initiatives like IIJS and the Parichay Card. Mr. Ashish Borda, Member – Diamond Panel, GJEPC, encouraged young entrepreneurs to explore export opportunities, noting GJEPC’s role as a guide and enabler for new entrants.
A detailed presentation by Mr. Mithilesh Pandey, Director, MSME, GJEPC, addressed critical topics such as FTAs, e-commerce, hand-carry exports, and available government schemes. He also outlined GJEPC’s custom clearance assistance and participation in international exhibitions.
Highlighting the importance of skill development, Mr. Debashish Biswas, CEO, Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) spoke about the institute and its role in shaping the workforce for nearly four decades.
Key infrastructure developments were also spotlighted, including the upcoming India Jewellery Park Mumbai, envisioned to offer world-class facilities for MSME manufacturers, and the Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC), which provides shared access to high-end machinery and quality control services to help reduce operational costs.