The leadership of the GJEPC met with the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, on 28th February, to discuss key issues impacting the gem and jewellery industry and strategies for its future growth.
Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Shri Shaunak Parekh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, and Shri Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, engaged in a meeting with the Finance Minister, addressing pressing industry concerns.
A significant point of discussion was the inclusion of India Jewellery Park, Mumbai, in the harmonised infrastructure list, a move aimed at driving industry expansion and boosting exports. The GJEPC delegation also extended an invitation to the Hon’ble Minister to visit the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) in Udupi, underscoring the sector’s commitment to skill development and employment generation.