GJEPC appoints six regional chairmen

The GJEPC’s six new regional chairmen have begun serving in their new roles, the traders’ body announced on its website on September 12. The GJEPC chose to elect Ashok Seth as regional chairman of the Northern Region, Mitesh Gajera as regional chairman of the Western Region, Vijay Mangukiya as regional chairman of the Gujarat Region, Nirmal Bardiya as regional chairman of the Rajasthan Region, Pankaj Parekh as regional chairman of the Eastern Region, and Princeson Jose as regional chairman of the Southern Region.

“I am elated to have a committed and a very dynamic team on board,” said GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah, the GJEPC reported on its website. “The committee is all geared up to drive the vision and export targets of $46 billion set by the Government of India. The efforts would be concerted towards making India the leading supplier of choice for gem and jewellery retailers across the globe.”

The GJEPC has offices in offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat, and Jaipur. The GJEPC had also recently elected its new Board of Committee of Administration members to serve until 2024 with Vipul Shah as its new chairman and Kirit Bhansali as its new vice chairman.

“As the Regional Chairman of the Northern Region, GJEPC, my aim is to increase exports from the North and contribute to India’s overall gem and jewellery exports,” said regional chairman for the Northern Region Ashok Seth, the GJEPC reported. “I understand there is a pressing need to convince manufacturers, who primarily cater to the domestic market, to tap overseas markets. And to further the cause, we plan to hold seminars and outreach programmes to create awareness about the government schemes and benefits that exporters can avail. As an apex body, we want to help our members in resolving issues and ensure smooth functioning of the industry.”

GJEPC appoints six regional chairmen

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