RAJASTHAN STATE GOVT. APPROVES PROPOSAL ALLOTS 44,000 SQ MTR LAND IN SITAPURA FOR SETTING UP THE GLOBAL GEMSTONE TRADING CENTRE IN JAIPUR

31st August 2023

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade body sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India has teamed up with the Jewellers Association Jaipur (JAJ) to form a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Jaipur Gem & Jewellery Board (JGJB) to implement the first-of-its-kind Jaipur Gem & Jewellery Bourse ‘dream project’. This global gemstone trading centre is expected to house 1,500-2,000 units – coloured gemstone and jewellery units, labs, banks, insurance, logistics, and security service providers among others. The foundation stone is expected to be laid in September 2023 and this will augment Jaipur’s status as the largest cutting and polishing centre for gemstones in the world

On 30^th August, the Rajasthan Govt. approved the allocation of approximately 44,000 square meters of land in Sitapura at the reserve rate for the establishment and development of the Jaipur Gem and Jewellery Bourse. GJEPC-JAJ’s SPV JGJB will receive the land on a 99-year lease at a rate 3 times the industrial reserve rate (valued at Rs. 70 crore). This strategic decision is aimed at not only promoting the gem and jewellery sector but also fostering economic growth by creating an environment conducive to trade and investment in the indigenous gem & jewellery industry.

Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “Jaipur is the gem capital of India and GJEPC has been pursuing the Jaipur Gem & Jewellery Bourse dream project for around a decade now. The Rajasthan Govt.’s approval for the land allotment is a major milestone in this journey and the real implementation work starts now. A total investment of around Rs. 1200 crore is needed to implement this project. This step will pave the way for a state-of-the-art trading platform that will attract global attention and fortify Jaipur’s position as a global gem and jewellery hub. And more significantly, the project is anticipated to generate approximately 60,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, injecting vitality into the local workforce and economy. This infusion of jobs is expected to yield a positive cascading effect, influencing various sectors and contributing to the broader socio-economic development of the state.”

Mr. Pramod Agrawal (Derewala), Chairman, Jaipur Gem & Jewellery Bourse, said, “Over 1100 members of the gem & jewellery trade associations have confirmed their participation in this dream project. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jewellers Association, Jaipur, in 2019 to create a Special Purpose Vehicle to establish a Gem Bourse in the Pink City. The bourse is set to have state-of-the-art infrastructure, play a pivotal role in nurturing growth for the industry catering to both domestic and international clients.”

Mr. D.P. Khandelwal, President, Jewellers Association Jaipur, added, “We are about to enter a great new era for Jaipur’s gem and jewellery industry. The cabinet’s strong support for providing land will create new possibilities. In this new phase, the Jaipur Gem and Jewellery Bourse will not only be the foremost place for business, but also a symbol of innovation, collaboration, and economic growth.”

The SPV created by the MoU will be promoted and registered as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013, which will lead to the creation of the Jaipur Gem Bourse. The bourse will also house brokers’ chambers, a trading hall, a Special Notified Zone, Customs Clearance Centre and display shops among other facilities.

About The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC):

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India (GoI) in 1966, is one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s post-Independence economy began making forays in the international markets. Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today represents 9000 members in the sector.  With headquarters in Mumbai, GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry. It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the past decades, GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.