Mumbai to have a large expo centre soon, says Industry Secy Harshdeep Kamble.
MUMBAI, Aug 11 (The CONNECT) – A new bigger Exhibition & Convention Centre in Mumbai and ‘Smart Manufacturing’ will be included in the new Industrial Policy of Maharashtra, which will be announced in September 2024.
Announcing this, Dr. Harshdeep Kamble, Principal Secretary Industries -Maharashtra, said the ongoing efforts to develop a new industrial policy reflect “our commitment to supporting this sector, ensuring that Maharashtra continues to attract investment and foster growth”.
The future lies in smart manufacturing and technological advancements, and Magnetic Maharashtra is poised to lead the way in this new era of industrial development, Dr Kamble said.
He as addressing the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
The Guests of honour at the event included Emil Guzelis, Chairman, Zen Diamond; Sandeep Kohli, CEO – Novel Jewels, Aditya Birla Group; Varghese Alukka, Managing Director, Jos Allukas and Stefanie Mandlein, Exhibition Director, Inhorgenta Munich;
Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, said, the overwhelming participation from over 2,500 international visitors and 15 international delegations underscores the global impact of the industry and this show.
Alukka said, the ecent Union Budget and the duty cuts have spurred new energy and dynamism into the gem & jewellery business.
Kohli said, artisanal jewellery can take Brand India to the world and help us strike an instant chord and rapport with global consumers through design, craftsmanship and technology. India’s gem & jewellery industry is a very large $100 bn industry and GJEPC’s IIJS has a big role to play.
Guzelis said, “the industry is changing and evolving but we need to examine how much industry gives the world and vice versa”.
