The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with the Sarafa Wing of the Uttar Pradesh Vyapar Mandal, hosted a Jewellers’ Conclave and IIJS Premiere 2025 Roadshow in Lucknow. The event brought together over 125 participants with the goal of empowering local jewellers by providing insights into export potential, modern business strategies, and government-led support schemes.

Sanjay Gupta, President of the Uttar Pradesh Vyapar Mandal, underscored the growing importance of technology and timely information in enabling local jewellers to compete in global markets.

Mithilesh Pandey, Director – Membership at GJEPC, addressed the audience on crucial topics such as export documentation, global trade shows, GJEPC’s IJEX platform in Dubai, MSME support schemes, and upcoming events in Dubai and Doha. He also outlined the various benefits associated with GJEPC membership, encouraging wider participation from the region.

Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director at GJEPC, spoke about the pivotal role of IIJS Premiere in shaping the future of India’s gem and jewellery industry, highlighting its relevance for growing businesses.

Manoj Chaurasia, Director of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Lucknow, provided practical guidance on both Central and State government MSME schemes, offering valuable insights for small and medium-sized jewellery enterprises.

The event served as a strategic knowledge-sharing platform, aimed at integrating Uttar Pradesh’s jewellers more closely with national and international industry developments.