Functions of the Division
EP(G&J) Section deals with promotion of exports of Gems & Jewellery (G&J) products as well as appraisal of imports of commodities relating to gems & jewellery sector. The Section also handles administrative matters concerning Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Indian Diamond Institute (IDI). In addition, EP(G&J) Section is the nodal point for implementation of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and also focuses on issues pertaining to domestic gems & jewellery industry.
Trade Statistics
Trade statistics of gem and jewellery products for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20
Values in USD $ Million
| Sl No. |
PANEL |
2018 – 2019 |
2019 – 2020 |
% Growth |
| 1 |
Cut and Polished Diamonds |
23772.72 |
18609.73 |
-22.72 |
| 2 |
Gold Jewellery |
12043.42 |
12086.95 |
0.36 |
| 3 |
Gold Medallions and Coins |
1161.95 |
1283.33 |
10.45 |
| 4 |
Coloured Gemstones |
520.09 |
402.03 |
-22.70 |
| 5 |
Silver Jewellery |
866.75 |
1626.76 |
87.69 |
| 6 |
Pearls |
2.36 |
1.6 |
-32.20 |
| 7 |
Synthetic Stones |
278.89 |
477.42 |
71.19 |
| 8 |
Rough Diamonds |
1364.44 |
1175.74 |
-13.83 |
| 9 |
Others |
63.41 |
98.52 |
55.37 |
| Grand Total |
40074.03 |
35762.08 |
-10.76 |
Trade promotion activities
EPCs are entrusted with task of hosting/guiding exporters for Trade Promotion events. The Trade Promotion Events are supported by the Department through its Market Access Initiative and Market Development Assistance Schemes.
Mandatory disclosures under RTI Act
CPIO:
Shri Senthil Nathan SDirector
- Room No : 288-A, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
- Tel : 23063268
Appellate Authority:
Shri S. Suresh KumarJoint Secretary
- Room No : 233, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
- Tel : 23061818
ACPIO:
Shri Prashant PandeySection Officer
- Room No : 444, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
- Tel : 23062261 Ext.549
