Empowering the Future of Jewellery Design: IIGJ

 

Inaugurates Modernised State-of-the-Art Campus for Future 

Update 1: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, celebrated the inauguration of its newly modernised, state-of-the-art campus with a grand ceremony graced by distinguished leaders from the gems and jewellery industry.
 
The event was inaugurated by Guest of Honour, Dilip Lakhi, Chairman - Lakhi Group, who cut the ribbon in the presence of Chief Guest, Kirit Bhansali, Chairman - GJEPC India; Guest of Honour, Raj Parikh, MD - Unidesign Jewellery; and other esteemed dignitaries, including Adil Kotwal, President - SEEPZ GJMA, Sanjay Kothari, Founding Board Member - IIGJ Mumbai, and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director - GJEPC.  

The unveiling ceremony was hosted by Milan Choksi, Chairman – IIGJ, alongside Debasish Biswas, CEO – IIGJ, who highlighted the Institute’s renewed vision to provide world-class training and innovation platforms for students in the gems and jewellery sector.
 
Speaking at the occasion, Dilip Lakhi proposed the establishment of new IIGJ centres in Kolkata, Jaipur, Surat, and Chennai, pledging his contribution towards these expansions. He further announced a ₹1 lakh prize for the most unique jewellery design showcased by IIGJ students during the event, along with ₹20,000 each for participating student designers.
 
Adding to the encouragement, Sanjay Kothari also pledged rewards to motivate budding designers whose creations were ramped up during the showcase. The modernised IIGJ Mumbai campus stands as a testament to the Institute’s commitment to nurturing future talent and advancing India’s leadership in the global gems and jewellery industry.















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