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Set-up in 1966, the GJEPC has over the years effectively moulded the scattered efforts
of individual exporters to make the gem and jewellery sector a powerful engine driving
India's export-led growth. This apex body of the gem & jewellery industry has played
a significant role in the evolution of the Indian gem and jewellery industry to
its present stature. GJEPC is continuously working towards creating a pool of artisans
and designers trained to international standards so as to consolidate the Indian
jewellery industry and establish it as a prominent global player in the jewellery
segment.
With strength of 6,500 members' spread all over the country, the Council is primarily
involved in introducing the Indian gem & jewellery products to the international
market and promotes their exports. To achieve this, the Council provides market
information to its members regarding foreign trade inquiries, trade and tariff regulations,
rates of import duties, and information about jewellery fairs and exhibitions.
The role of GJEPC can be broadly classified under the following categories:
I. Trade Facilitator
The Council undertakes direct promotional activities
like organising joint participation in international jewellery shows, sending and
hosting trade delegations, and sustained image building exercises through advertisements
abroad, publications and audio-visuals.
GJEPC also invites countries to explore areas of co-operation in supply of rough
diamonds and rough colored stones as well as offers co-operation in jewellery manufacturing.
The Council regularly communicates with Indian Embassies, trade bodies and associations
in various countries. And finally, GJEPC also organizes seminars, buyer-seller meets,
symposiums.
II. Advisory Role
A crucial area of activity of the Council has also
been aiding better interaction and understanding between the trade and the government.
The Council takes up relevant issues with government and agencies connected with
exports and submit documents for consideration and inclusion in the Exim Policy.
The Council also grants membership, registration certificates and performs other
roles as per the Exim Policy.
III. Nodal Agency for Kimberley Process Certification
Scheme
GJEPC works closely with the Government of India and
the trade to implement and oversee the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. To
that effect, the Council has been appointed as the Nodal Agency in India under the
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
IV. Training and Research
The Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council runs
a number of institutes that provide training in all aspects of manufacture and design
in Mumbai, Delhi, Surat and Jaipur. These training programs are being conducted
to ensure that the Indian industry achieves the highest levels of technical excellence.
V. Varied Interests
The Council also publishes a number of brochures, statistical
booklets, trade directories and a bi-monthly magazine - Solitaire International,
which is distributed internationally as well as to its members. Finally, the Council
has also developed its own promotional audiovisual film - 'India - Your First Choice',
which is dubbed in various international languages as well as screened at various
trade shows.
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