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JOSH convocation ceremony celebrates graduates, including specially abled candidates
The Jewellery Occupational Skilling Hub (JOSH), the first-ever industry-funded, state-of-the-art training centre of the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI), held its convocation ceremony at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC SEEPZ, Mumbai on 12th February. The event celebrated the graduation of 136 candidates, comprising the ninth batch of regular trainees and the second and third batches of Specially Abled Persons.
The convocation was graced by dignitaries including chief guest Mr. Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, IAS, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ; Mr. Raghuraj Rajendran, IAS, Secretary (Technical Education), Skill Development and Employment, Government of Madhya Pradesh; and Mr. Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director, Gemological Institute of America (GIA); Also present on the occasion was Shri. Milan Chokshi, Chairman, GJSCI.
In his welcome address, Mr. Milan Chokshi congratulated the graduates for their dedication and perseverance in joining the gems and jewellery industry. He also extended gratitude to industry partners, including Mega CFC, SEEPZ Development Commissioner’s office, and GIA, for their continuous support in bridging the skill gap in the sector.
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GJEPC felicitates Piyush Goyal, Jitin Prasada on successful completion of the India–USA Interim Agreement
GJEPC felicitated Hon’ble Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and MoS Jitin Prasada in New Delhi today (11 Feb 2026) on the successful completion of the India–USA Interim Agreement. Conversations were directed toward scaling exports and fortifying India’s gem & jewellery trade landscape.
The delegation was led by Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC and included Anoop Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel; Mital Doshi, Convener, Banking, Insurance & Taxation; Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman, Northern Region; and K.K. Duggal, Director, Policy.
Prominent trade members present included Govind Dholakia, MP, Rajya Sabha & SRK; Alkesh Shah, Goldstar Jewellery; and Milan Parikh, Mahendra Brothers.
Kirit Bhansali , Chairman GJEPC said, ” Honoured to felicitate Hon’ble CIM Piyush Goyal ji & MoS  Jitin Prasada ji with the GJEPC delegation.Grateful for your leadership in securing zero-duty on Indian diamonds & steep tariff reduction on jewellery in the US market. A game-changer for our Exporters and MSMEs.India’s G&J sector shines brighter now. Tha nk you for always backing this sector & ‘Made in India’.”
Source :GJEPC
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