{"id":22288,"date":"2023-08-09T13:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T07:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=22288"},"modified":"2023-08-09T13:00:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T07:30:39","slug":"gjepc-honours-its-visionary-past-chairmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/gjepc-honours-its-visionary-past-chairmen\/","title":{"rendered":"GJEPC Honours Its Visionary Past Chairmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An event was held at IIJS Premiere 2023 to honour the Former Chairmen of the Gem &amp; Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). These visionary leaders played pivotal roles in shaping and propelling the gem and jewellery industry to global recognition over the past 58 years. These leaders\u2019 dedication and vision have left a lasting impact, garnering global acclaim for the Indian gem and jewellery community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22290 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.37.32-PM-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kirtilal K. Doshi (1970-71) established the GJEPC and contributed to the creation of the Gemmological Institute of India.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22291 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Shreyas K. Doshi (1981-82) introduced laser technology and formulated the Jewellery Policy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22292 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.42-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kaushik Mehta (1989-91) transformed the IIJS exhibition and played a key role in removing the Gold Control Act.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Praveenshankar Pandya (1996-99) (2015-17) was instrumental in implementing a raft of pro-industry policies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22293 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.07-PM-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sanjay Kothari\u2019s (2000-04) (2006-08) tenures saw the industry\u2019s growth and global prominence, with successful international events and prestigious showcases.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22294 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.21.21-PM-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bakul R. Mehta (2004-2006) showcased India\u2019s leadership in gem and jewellery exports.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22295 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.08-PM-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Vasant Mehta (2008-10) promoted India as a global jewellery manufacturing hub.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22296 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.44-PM-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rajiv Jain (2010-2012) organised the \u201cMines to Market\u201d conference and launched India\u2019s first Jewellery Week.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22297 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.30.45-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Vipul Shah (2012-15) initiated significant initiatives and hosted important events, including the \u2018World Diamond Conference.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22298 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.33-PM-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.33-PM-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, 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https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.33-PM-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.33-PM-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.33-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pramod Agrawal (2017-20) achieved various milestones such as the Jewellery Park Foundation, Parichay Card, and Cluster Mapping Report.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22299 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.34-PM-1-1000x666.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" data-sizes=\"auto\" 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https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.34-PM-1-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.34-PM-1-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.34-PM-1-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.34-PM-1-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-03-at-4.31.34-PM-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Colin Shah (2020-2022) enhanced the industry\u2019s image and facilitated critical projects, including the Jewellery Park and Mega Common Facility Centre at SEEPZ.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An event was held at IIJS Premiere 2023 to honour the Former 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