Set-up
in 1966, the GJEPC has over the years effectively moulded
the scattered efforts of individual exporters to make
the gem and jewellery sector a powerful engine driving
India's export-led growth. This apex body of the gem & jewellery
industry has played a significant role in the evolution
of the Indian gem and jewellery industry to its present
stature. GJEPC is continuously working towards creating
a pool of artisans and designers trained to international
standards so as to consolidate the Indian jewellery
industry and establish it as a prominent global player
in the jewellery segment.
With
strength of 6,500 members' spread all over the country,
the Council is primarily involved in introducing the Indian
gem & jewellery products to the international market
and promotes their exports. To achieve this, the Council
provides market information to its members regarding foreign
trade inquiries, trade and tariff regulations, rates of
import duties, and information about jewellery fairs and
exhibitions.
The role of GJEPC can be broadly classified under
the following categories:
I.
Trade Facilitator The Council undertakes direct promotional
activities like organising joint participation in international
jewellery shows, sending and hosting trade delegations,
and sustained image building exercises through advertisements
abroad, publications and audio-visuals. GJEPC also invites
countries to explore areas of co-operation in supply of
rough diamonds and rough colored stones as well as offers
co-operation in jewellery manufacturing. The Council regularly
communicates with Indian Embassies, trade bodies and associations
in various countries. And finally, GJEPC also organizes
seminars, buyer-seller meets, symposiums.
II.
Advisory Role A crucial area of activity of the Council
has also been aiding better interaction and understanding
between the trade and the government. The Council takes
up relevant issues with government and agencies connected
with exports and submit documents for consideration and
inclusion in the Exim Policy. The Council also grants membership,
registration certificates and performs other roles as per
the Exim Policy.
III.
Nodal Agency for Kimberly Process Certification Scheme
GJEPC works closely with the Government of India and the
trade to implement and oversee the Kimberly Process Certification
Scheme. To that effect, the Council has been appointed
as the Nodal Agency in India under the Kimberly Process
Certification Scheme.
IV.
Training and Research The Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion
Council runs a number of institutes that provide training
in all aspects of manufacture and design in Mumbai, Delhi,
Surat and Jaipur. These training programs are being conducted
to ensure that the Indian industry achieves the highest
levels of technical excellence.
V.
Varied Interests The Council also publishes a number of
brochures, statistical booklets, trade directories and
a bi-monthly magazine - Solitaire International, which
is distributed internationally as well as to its members.
Finally, the Council has also developed its own promotional
audiovisual film - 'India - Your First Choice', which is
dubbed in various international languages as well as screened
at various trade shows. |