Mumbai, June 5, 2015: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) announced names of members of its Committee of Administration (COA) for the term 2015 – 2017. The COA for the term comprises a 24 Memb er team who are industry stalwarts, having been a part of the gem and jewellery industry for several decades. Speaking on the formation of the new COA, Chairman, Mr. Manish Jain said, “GJF today has a very crucial role to play within the industry. Having completed a decade of formation, GJF has been actively involved with various industry related issues, constantly promoting the growth for this industry sector. I welcome the new COA members who are industry veterans and bring with them a wealth of experience and skills that would add immense value to our initiatives and programmes. Moreover, I am grateful for their willingness to dedicate their time and efforts and share our collective vision to work towards the progress of this industry” The COA comprises members w

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Union Minister Shri Kalraj Mishra to unveil the same on February 21, 2015 on the occasion of National Jewellery Awards 2015 Ø   Unique credential and legitimate business undertaking for members Ø   JID offers a variety of value additions that no other comparable ID card does Ø   GJF’s Founder, Life & 5-year members eligible to nominate/ recommend employees Ø   Recognised, Supported & Endorsed by MSME Union Ministry Mum Feb 18, 2015: All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national nodal and the largest single trade body in India for the promotion and growth of trade in gems and jewellery across India, has introduced a first-of-its-kind Jewellers Identity Card (JID), a unique and smart identity card establishing the credential and legitimate business undertaking of its member jewelers and their employees. Union Minister Shri Kalraj Mishra will unveil the same on February 21, 2015 on the occasion of annual GJF event - National Jewellery Awards 201