{"id":34078,"date":"2025-11-20T12:38:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=34078"},"modified":"2025-11-20T12:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:08:40","slug":"dr-tariq-thomas-director-doc-visits-ijex-commends-industry-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/dr-tariq-thomas-director-doc-visits-ijex-commends-industry-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Tariq Thomas, Director, DoC, Visits IJEX, Commends Industry Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Dr. Tariq Thomas, IAS, Director, Department of Commerce, visited IJEX Dubai, a project of GJEPC, and engaged with exhibitors to understand how the platform is supporting Indian companies in international markets. He described the visit as an encouraging experience and noted that IJEX is providing exporters a structured environment to showcase capabilities and build connections with buyers across the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Dr. Thomas interacted with several participants, including Diz Luxe Jewellery of Rajkot, Yug by Tanvi Exports of Mumbai, Jewelounge of New Delhi, Diviyansh of Kolkata and Loyal Sting RFID, the first Allied Services exhibitor at the centre. Many companies shared that IJEX has helped them gain visibility, reach new clients and assess demand patterns more accurately. Dr. Thomas acknowledged this feedback and appreciated GJEPC\u2019s commitment to strengthening export readiness through consistent industry engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Dr. Thomas toured the local market, where he met BHIMA Jewellers. The interaction offered insights into consumer behaviour, product preferences and overall retail sentiment in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The impact of IJEX has been evident in the growing number of exporters who now rely on the platform to showcase their strengths, expand their networks, and tap new business opportunities. For the industry, it has become a steady base that shortens the distance between manufacturers and buyers, supports smaller players, and strengthens India\u2019s position as a preferred sourcing destination.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Tariq Thomas, IAS, Director, Department of Commerce, visited IJEX Dubai, a project of GJEPC, and engaged with exhibitors to understand how the platform is supporting Indian companies in international markets. 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