Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai hosted its 12th convocation ceremony for graduating students that was attended by members of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on December 1st, 2018, at the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) convention hall. The students received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Gems and Jewellery along with trophies and certificates of excellence.
Gracing the occasion were chief guest Dilip Lakhi, chairman, Lakhi Group; guest of honour Dr. M.M. Hundekar, principal, School Of Fashion Technology, Pune; GJEPC executive director Sabyasachi Ray; BDB president Anoop Mehta; IIGJ chairman Kirit
Bhansali; IIGJ directors Sanjay Kothari, Vasant Mehta, Nirmal Kumar Barmecha, Mansukh Kothari; and head of the institute Sanjoy Ghosh.
The convocation ceremony commenced with the auspicious lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. IIGJ chairman Bhansali congratulated the students and offered words of wisdom and encouragement. The chief guest and guest of honour were welcomed with bouquets of flowers and mementos. The institute also felicitated Dr. Saumya Badgaya, general manager, Gold Star Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., for extending endless support and encouragement to students in terms of placement and internship.
For consistent performance and academic excellence during the three-year degree programme, the IIGJ Chairman’s Trophy 2018 was awarded to Sayali Chalke; Vidhi Dedhia was declared the first runner-up, and Aashi Shah was announced as the second runner-up.
Dilip Lakhi encouraged the students and made them aware about the growing competition in the industry. His words of wisdom and experience made students feel extremely privileged and honoured to be a part of the institute. In conclusion, an inspirational speech and vote of thanks was delivered by Sanjoy Ghosh.