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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 Activates Indian Embassies In 70+ Countries To Promote IGJS Jaipur 2027
The Council’s outreach has received an encouraging response, with over 20 Indian embassies and diplomatic missions publishing information about the show on their official websites.
GJEPC has mobilised India’s diplomatic network across more than 70 countries to promote the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2027 and attract international buyers.
IGJS Jaipur 2027 will be held from 16-18 April 2027 at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura, Jaipur.
The Council’s outreach has received an encouraging response, with over 20 Indian embassies and diplomatic missions publishing information about the show on their official websites. These include missions in New Zealand, the UAE, China, Germany, Croatia, Indonesia, Qatar, Canada, Brazil, Poland, Italy and the UK, among others.
The Embassies of Egypt, Brazil, Italy and Poland have also personally acknowledged GJEPC’s efforts. The outreach includes several major overseas jewellery trade associations, including Jewelers of America, New York, USA.
The Council will continue engaging with diplomatic missions and trade associations through sustained promotional efforts until the show.
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