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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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Rajesh Kalyanaraman Unveils AKS JEWELS’ New Office and Factory Premises In Mumbai
AKS JEWELS, part of VEER GEMS Group of Companies, unveiled their new office and factory premises at grand inauguration ceremony in Mumbai. AKS JEWELS showcased a state-of-the-art factory and elegant corporate premises to leading players of the GJ industry. AKS JEWELS’ new office and factory premises are located at 1st & 2nd Floor, Khanna Park, Rd. No.8, MIDC, Andheri (E), Mumbai.











The formal inauguration was done by Rajesh Kalyanaraman, ED-Kalyan Jewellers in the esteemed presence of Ba. Ramesh, Jt MD-Thangamayil Jewellery, Russell Mehta, Chairman-Rosy Blue, Varghese Alukkas, MD-Jos Alukkas, along with Guests of Honour, Pramod Agrawal, Chairman NGJCI, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman GJEPC, Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman GJC, Amit Pratihari, MD- GIA India, Richa Singh, MD-Natural Diamond Council, Suvankar Sen, MD-Senco Gold, Dr. Chetan Mehta,CMD-Laxmi Diamonds, Bengaluru, John Alukkas, MD-Jos Alukkas, ABS Sanjjay, MD-AVR Swarnamahal, Suvro Chandra, Director- P.C.Chandra, Vinod Hayagriv, MD-CKC, Vikas Kataria, DP Abhushan, Sumeet Khimji, Khimji Jewellers, T M Abdul Rahim, Sulthan Diamonds & Gold, Mahender Tayal, President HJMA, Surendra Mehta, National Secretary IBJA, Niraj Shah, IndusInd Bank-Head of Corporate Banking, G&J, Ramesh Vora, Bafleh Jewellery, Ashish Pethe, Waman Hari Pethe, Sumesh Wadhera, AOJ Media and dignitaries from the GJ industry. Representing AKS JEWELS were Dilip M Shah Chairman, Aadesh D Shah MD,VEER GEMS Group of Companies.
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