GJEPC chairman Colin Shah has said that the Council is incubating exporters by providing trade show platforms such as the IIJS.

Shah was speaking to an industry analyst, and added that the Council plays an active part in the domestic market, even though its primary objectives are employment generation and overseeing growth of exports.

“We are incubating exporters by providing trade show platforms such as the IIJS. The success in the domestic business prepares them to participate in international shows,” he said.

Giving details of IIJS, Shah said, “After a humble beginning as a small show in Goa in 2008, the IIJS Signature is now the second largest show after IIJS Premiere. With more than 1,000 exhibitors we expect 14,000 visitors to the upcoming show. There have been no major shows after the IIJS Premiere in Bangalore. The show offers a wide variety of jewellery viz; Diamonds, Gold, Kundan, Polki, Silver, Couture, etc. Visitors can plan their purchase for the upcoming Gudi Padwa and Akshay Tritiya festivals. There are hotel rooms on offer for select buyers. We have planned mega parties in the evenings and there is everything that you may expect from a trade show.”