Page 62 - Diamond Digest :: July - August 2021 Issue

IIJS Premiere 2021 officially launched in Bangalore
IIJS Premiere 2021, India’s largest gems and jewellery exhibition, to be held at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from 15th– 19th September 2021
• 1275 ROI Applications received for 2444 stalls
• More than 30000 visitors are expected for the show.
• All COVID-19 protocols to be followed to ensure safety of visitors
The 37th edition of IIJS Premiere was officially launched in Bengaluru by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council amidst leading jewellers and trade associations at Ritz Carlton on 29th July. IJS Premiere 2021 is Asia’s one of the leading Gem & Jewellery trade Exhibition organised in Mumbai each year. With Covid 19 restrictions, the show will be organised at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
The Launch Event was attended by Ms. Gunjan Krishna, IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Development; Mr. M Nandan, Deputy Inspector General, CISF, Ministry of Home Affairs; Mr. Colin Shah Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Mahendra Tayal, Regional Chairman, South GJEPC; Mr. Shailesh Sangani, Convener National Exhibition, GJEPC, Mr. GS Eswar Ganjam from Ganjam Jewellers; Mr Mansukh Kothari, Co Convener, National Exhibition, GJEPC; Mr. Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, World Gold Council, Mr Sabyasachi Ray ED, GJEPC.
The launch in Bengaluru will be followed by a series of road shows in cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Delhi. The objective of the road show is to increase participation from smaller towns across the country which will lead to stronger trade relationships and larger volumes of business transacted.
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