Friday 13 December 2013

Tremendous Response to KGJS 2013 in the New Venue

The 6th edition of Kerala Gem and Jewellery Show (KGJS) which was held from December 7-9, 2013 at CIAL Trade Fair and Exhibition Center, Cochin received overwhelming responses. The prestigious B2B event, which was held in Cochin, after a gap of two years, recorded a high footfall of trade visitors and business delegates from across India.

The three-day mega exposition, unveiled amidst a galaxy of senior government officials and dignitaries from the industry also reaffirmed Cochin’s importance as the commercial centre of Kerala.

A huge stream of trade visitors attended the show which had more than 225 stalls displaying a mind-boggling variety of gold and diamond jewellery and allied equipments at CIAL Trade Fair and Exhibition Center, very close to the airport.

KGJS 2013 was formally inaugurated by K Babu, Minister for fisheries, ports and excise, Govt of Kerala in the presence of K.P Dhanapalan, MP, Anwar Sadath, MLA, P C Nateshan, state general secretary, AKGSMA (All Kerala Gold & Silver Merchants Association), Sunny Chittilapilly, chairman, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, P V Varghese, Panchayat president, P V Jose, convener- KGJS 2013 and president, Jewellery Manufacturers Association (JMA) and Sumesh Wadhera, organiser-KGJS 2013 and managing director, AOJ Media Pvt. Ltd 
Speaking on the occasion K Babu said, `'Kerala is well known for its jewellery traditions and has thriving jewellery business. Generating huge employment opportunities, the GJ industry in Kerala has been growing and events like KGJS help to highlight the capabilities and skills of this dynamic market to the outside world.'’ 

The event also organised seminars, an awards function and a fashion show which was formally inaugurated by P K Kunhalikutty, minister for industries and information technology, government of Kerala. He said, `'KGJS is a prestigious jewellery event, the only one of its kind in Kerala showcasing Kerala’s  craftsmanship and the potential of its jewellery entrepreneurs and karigars.'’ 
After a glittering fashion show displaying the latest jewellery trends, awards were distributed to local jewellers and craftsmen in recognition of their professional achievements.  The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Jos Alukkas, group chairman of Jos Alukkas Jewellers. Two special awards for significant contribution to the jewellery industry was given to T S Kalyanaraman, CMD of Kalyan Jewellers and Joy Alukkas, Chairman of Joyalukkas Group. The Highest VAT payer award for the year 2012-13 in multiple store category was given to Kalyan Jewellers. A special exports award was given to Rajesh Exports and a special award was given to Mallapuram district.

KGJS 2013 was organized by AOJ Media Pvt. Ltd, the publishers of The Art of Jewellery – India’s No. 1Jewellery Magazine, and presented by the Department of Industries and Commerce - Government of Kerala, in association with the Jewellery Manufacturers Association (JMA), and was supported by the All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association (AKGSMA), Kerala Jewellery Federation (KJF), Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, and the Indian Jewellers of Excellence (IJE).


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