{"id":38720,"date":"2026-10-30T18:04:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=38720"},"modified":"2026-10-31T10:05:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T04:35:15","slug":"kp-chair-yashvir-singh-visits-gjepc-discusses-indias-role-in-the-global-diamond-value-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/kp-chair-yashvir-singh-visits-gjepc-discusses-indias-role-in-the-global-diamond-value-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"KP Chair Yashvir Singh Visits GJEPC, Discusses India\u2019s Role in the Global Diamond Value Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shri Yashvir Singh, Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), visited GJEPC\u2019s head office at Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, on 30 October 2026, for an interaction on the Indian gem and jewellery industry, its contribution to the global diamond trade, and the role of the KP in supporting responsible trade.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was attended by Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC; Ashish Borda, Convener &#8211; PMBD, GJEPC; and Mital Doshi, Convener &#8211; BITC, GJEPC.<\/p>\n<p>An officer of the Indian Economic Service with 31 years of experience, Shri Singh has served across several Ministries and government departments, as well as constitutional and regulatory institutions. His previous assignments include the Election Commission of India, Finance Commission and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). His areas of expertise include public finance, trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO), economic policy and regulatory affairs.<\/p>\n<p>During the interaction, Shri Singh was briefed on India&#8217;s gem and jewellery industry, its position in the international diamond ecosystem and its role in implementing the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). The discussion also covered India&#8217;s certification framework and the systems supporting the movement of rough diamonds through legitimate international trade channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shri Yashvir Singh, Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), visited GJEPC\u2019s head office at Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai, on 30 October 2026, for an interaction on the Indian gem and jewellery industry, its contribution to the global diamond trade, and the role of the KP in supporting responsible trade. 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