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MSME Ministry Grants Approval to IGJS Jaipur 2025 Under PMS Scheme
The International Gem & Jewellery Show Jaipur 2025, scheduled from April 3rd to 5th, gains official recognition under the Procurement & Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme by the Ministry of MSME.
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced that the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2025, taking place from April 3rd to 5th, has officially received approval under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises’ (MSME) Procurement & Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme.

Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of GJEPC, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “This approval reflects the tireless efforts of the GJEPC team and the valuable strategic support from our government departments. It underscores the Council’s commitment to fostering the growth of the gem and jewellery sector.”
The GJEPC also extended its heartfelt gratitude to the government officials who played a crucial role in securing this approval, including Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner; Ms. Ashwani Lal, Additional Development Commissioner; and Mr. Gaurav Joshi, Joint Director & HOO, Rajasthan. Their collaborative efforts were key in making this milestone possible.
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GJEPC Hosts UK Trade Interaction In Kolkata To Boost Exports
British Deputy High Commissioner Highlighted Emerging Opportunities In The UK Market and Outlined The Support Available To Indian Businesses Through The UK High Commission. Exporters Discussed Their Experience and Interest In Participating In International Trade Fairs In The UK,
India’s GJEPC) held a trade interaction with British diplomats in Kolkata on Sept. 9 to boost gem and jewellery exports to the United Kingdom, the industry body said.
- The meeting, led by GJEPC Eastern Region Chairman Pankaj Parekh and British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming, convened over 20 regional exporters and prominent local jewellers.
- Dr. Fleming highlighted emerging opportunities in the UK market and outlined the support available to Indian businesses through the UK High Commission. Exporters discussed their experience and interest in participating in international trade fairs in the UK,
- Discussions focused on expanding trade under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), launched on July 15, 2026.
- The event highlighted six regional exporters who recently completed their maiden shipments to the UK from Kolkata port under the new trade pact.
- British officials, including Deputy Consul Sandip Choudhary, addressed trade bottlenecks, tariff barriers, and participation in UK trade fairs, pledging ongoing support to facilitate market access for Eastern Region exporters.
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