Hon'ble Karnataka Minister Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani inaugurates the 1st Edition of IIJS Tritiya

The show features more than 800 exhibitors and over 1,500 stalls

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India's apex body, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents India International Jewellery Show - IIJS Tritiya in Southern India at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 17th to 20th March 2023 a month prior to Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious gold jewellery-buying festival. IIJS Tritiya follows the stupendous success of IIJS Premiere Bengaluru 2021, which revealed the latent potential of Southern region.

The inauguration of IIJS Tritiya 2023 was graced by Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka (Chief Guest); and T. S. Kalyanaraman, Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers (Guest of Honour); along with Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; R. Arulanandan, Director of the Department of Commerce; Suresh Kumar Ganna, President, Jewellers Association Bengaluru; Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC; Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC along with others.

Dr. Murugesh R. Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, said, "Karnataka is one state with multiple opportunities and possibilities and Bangalore is the epicenter of South India's domestic and international trade. After establishing leadership position in technology, IT services, software, electronic manufacturing services, mobile phone handsets and semiconductors, we are now aspiring to enhance our gem & jewellery business as this industry contributes significantly to India's exports. The upcoming gem & jewellery park in Karnataka will become a significant hub of South India and generate more than 1 lakh jobs."