GJEPC - Annual Report 2015-2016 - page 2

50th ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 THE GEM & JEWELLERY EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL1
CONTENTS
Notice of the Meeting (English) 2
Notice of the Meeting (Hindi) 6
Chairman’s Message (Hindi) 16
Chairman’s Message (English) 18
Committee of Administration 20
Regional Committees of Council 24
Sub-Committees of Council 26
Key Amendments in the Articles of Association & Election Rules of the Council 28
The Gem & Jewellery Industry
A Great Show Against The Backdrop Of Global Economic Slowdown 29
New Projects
New Initiatives To Take The Industry To The Next Level 43
Safegarding Consumer Confidence
Segregation Of Synthetic Diamond From Natural Diamonds 46
The Secretariat
Exemplary Services To The Industry 49
Promotions & Marketing
Building Brand India 57
Facilitating Ease of Doing Business 68
Institutes & Testing Labs
Creating Competitive Advantage 70
Council’s Other Activities at a Glance 77
GJEPC Financial Report 81
Standalone Financial Report 92
Consolidated Financial Report 119
Annexures 135
Acknowledgements 149