A delegation from the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), led by Chairman Vipul Shah, engaged in productive discussion with key members from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and All Kashmir Gold Dealer Association and local gem and jewellery trade members.
Also, in attendance from GJEPC were Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman; Nirav Bhansali, Convener of National Exhibitions Sub-committee; Ashok Seth, Regional Chairman – North; Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, and other Board members of Council.From the Kashmir gem and jewellery fraternity, following members were present at the meeting: Javed Ahmad Tenga, President, KCCI; Ashiq Hussain, Senior Vice President; Faiz Ahmed Bakshi, Secretary General; Zahoor A, Past President; Shaheen Gajwan, Member, KCCI; Bashir Ahmad Rather, President, All Kashmir Gold Dealer Association; Hilal Ahmad Zargar, Member, All Kashmir Gold Dealer Association; A S Rehman Challoo, Ex-Member, All Kashmir Gold Dealer Association; Proshtam Lal, General Secretary, All Kashmir Gold Dealer Association; Zammer Kawa from Kawa Jewellery, and other trade members from Kashmir.
Speaking about this first ever meeting with gem and jewellery trade from Kashmir, Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “We had a very productive discussion with trade members of Kashmir. We are committed to enhancing the prominence of Kashmiri sapphires and empowering local artisans with advanced skills. This initiative aligns with our mission to strengthen the gem and jewellery sector, facilitating growth, international recognition, and boosting exports from the region. We sincerely thank the Kashmiri trade for their engagement and look forward to fruitful collaborations ahead.”(KNS)
