The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has invited Shri M. B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, to grace IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 as Chief Guest.
The exhibition will be held from 21 to 23 March 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, marking the third edition of the show in the southern region.
The invitation was extended by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Co-Convener – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, during a meeting with the Hon’ble Minister. The interaction reflects the continued engagement between the Council and the Government of Karnataka in supporting the growth of the gem and jewellery industry.
The meeting was also attended by Shri Selvakumar S., IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka; Mr. Shamal Pote, Director – National Events, GJEPC; and Mr. Surya Narayanan, Regional Director – South, GJEPC.
IIJS Bharat Tritiya has steadily strengthened its position as an important business platform for the southern market, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, and trade stakeholders under one roof in Bengaluru.
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