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.'’
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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