National, 4th August 2025: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) proudly hosted the 10th edition of its esteemed charity dinner, ‘Jewellers for Hope,’ at a glittering event held alongside the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2025 and attended by industry leaders and philanthropists.
The evening was graced by the presence of acclaimed actor and film producer Mr. Anil Kapoor adding star power to the heartfelt event. Proceeds from the dinner will be directed towards the RK HIV & AIDS Research and Care Centre. The event radiated warmth and generosity, with moments that beautifully reflected the spirited energy of the guests.
The 10th edition of Jewellers for Hope (JFH), the flagship charity fundraiser organised by GJEPC, illuminated IIJS Premiere 2025 with compassion, commitment and celebration of social impact. The landmark edition brought together industry leaders, philanthropists and dignitaries to honour a decade of meaningful giving. The event paid tribute to the power of collective effort. Since its inception in 2014, Jewellers for Hope has contributed crores to 20 NGOs working across healthcare, education, women’s empowerment and social welfare.
Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, reflected on the philanthropic journey by saying “Jewellers for Hope is a shining example of how the gem & jewellery industry can come together to create change that resonates far beyond business.”
Then came the star moment and an emotional high point! The suave, sincere and ever charismatic Anil Kapoor took stage and brought out his timeless presence and subtle advocacy for social good. “True glamour is using your platform to uplift others,” said Kapoor.
Backed by Associate Partners – De Beers and World Gold Council; and powered by GIA and co-partner HRD Antwerp; the ‘Jewellers for Hope’ charity event once again garnered overwhelming support from Jewellers, Diamond Exporters, retailers, and global associations. Since its inception in 2014, Jewellers for Hope has contributed crores of rupees to 14 NGOs, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives.
Of the total funds raised this year, Rs. 75 lakh will go towards supporting the RK HIV AIDS Research and CARE Centre, which has conducted over 33,000 medical camps reaching more than 5 crore people across India. With mobile cardiac ambulances and extensive outreach in underserved regions, the NGO has earned global recognition for its massive humanitarian footprint including several world records for free medical services.
From next year, GJEPC will be renaming its flagship show as IIJS Bharat and in keeping with the nationalist sentiment, a portion of the raised funds will be donated to the Indian Army and a relevant meaningful project will soon be announced.
Mr. M. P. Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, presented a heartfelt tribute as part of their legacy of ethical business and philanthropy. He celebrated through a unique “Dinner with Icon” auction with all proceedings benefitting a charity of his choice.
GJEPC’s Jewellers for Hope
Launched in 2014, Jewellers for Hope is the altruistic initiative of the GJEPC, aimed at mobilizing the entire gem and jewellery industry – from manufacturers and traders to miners and retailers – to raise funds for commendable NGOs in various fields, including education, health, tribal welfare, women’s empowerment, and more. The Indian gem and jewellery export industry, directly employs over 5 million people and supports millions more indirectly. This massive trade network has a long-standing culture of charity, and Jewellers for Hope exemplifies this spirit of giving. Over the years, the industry’s generous contributions to ‘Jewellers for Hope’ have left an indelible impact, having contributed crores to 14 NGOs, uplifting countless lives. In previous editions, ‘Jewellers for Hope’ has extended support to various NGOs, including Make A Wish Foundation, Swades Foundation, Friends of Tribal Society, Voluntary Action Association (run by Nobel Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi), Giants Welfare International (run by Social Activist Shaina NC), Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayta Samiti or Jaipur Foot, Army Welfare, Tribal Integrated Development and Education Trust (TIDE), Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC), Live Love, Laugh Foundation and MIAM, Miam Charitable Trust among others.
The gem & jewellery industry stakeholders, in their individual capacities, have empowered local communities by building schools to provide quality education, constructing hospitals for healthcare, and developing essential infrastructure. These efforts ensure that the entire ecosystem is taken care of.
About The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), set up by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India (GoI) in 1966, is one of several Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) launched by the Indian Government, to boost the country’s export thrust, when India’s post-Independence economy began making forays in the international markets. Since 1998, the GJEPC has been granted autonomous status. The GJEPC is the apex body of the gems & jewellery industry and today represents 10000 members in the sector. With headquarters in Mumbai, GJEPC has Regional Offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Surat and Jaipur, all of which are major centres for the industry. It thus has a wide reach and is able to have a closer interaction with members to serve them in a direct and more meaningful manner. Over the past decades, GJEPC has emerged as one of the most active EPCs and has continuously strived to both expand its reach and depth in its promotional activities as well as widen and increase services to its members.
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