Browsing: Associations & Councils

After 26 months of dedicated efforts, a significant breakthrough has been achieved with an understanding to sign an MoU in the coming week for the merger of MJDTA (Madras Jewellers & Diamond Traders Association) and CJA (Chennai Jewellers Association) under the unified banner of MJDMA (Madras Jewellers & Diamond Merchants Association)

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) wholeheartedly welcomes and congratulates the Government of Maharashtra for unveiling the Maharashtra Gem & Jewellery Policy 2025, a historic and forward-thinking initiative that marks a new chapter for the Indian jewellery industry.

The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) is widely regarded as one of India’s most prestigious and professionally managed Best trade exhibitions, with an impressive legacy of over two decades. Held annually in December, the event coincides with Jaipur’s most pleasant season and consistently attracts industry leaders, buyers, exhibitors and visitors from across the country and abroad.

The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing over 600,000 jewellers across India, heartily welcomes the Maharashtra Government’s historic step of establishing a state-level ‘Dakshata Committee’ (Vigilance Committee) to ensure the safety and security of jewellers.

The board of directors of GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (GIA India) has appointed Amit Pratihari as managing director, responsible for all aspects of GIA India’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, as well as the GIA India school in Mumbai. Reporting to the board of directors of GIA India, he assumed his responsibilities on October 1.

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG), India’s leading institute dedicated to jewellery education and professional training, is setting a new benchmark in knowledge leadership. Known for decades of excellence in diamond, gemology, retail, and jewellery education, IIG is now bridging an important gap, the “need-of-the-hour” skills that today’s jewellery businesses must master to remain competitive.