A number of Palanpuri diamantaires were in the limelight at two different events held in mid-March to commemorate the 50th anniversary celebrations of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council. While many played key roles at the Mines to Market International Diamond Conference held on the occasion, a number of the former GJEPC chairmen who were felicitated at the Charity Dinner were also from the community.
The members of the Vyaj Mehta parivar from Mumbai undertook a Tirth Yatra on March 18, 2017 to the Sacchiyay Mataji Mandir in Osiyaji, near Jodhpur. After reaching Osiyaji, all the members visited the Jain temple which has been constructed at the holy site where Shri Mahavir Swami Bhagwan had achieved Nirvana 2600 years ago. They performed Aarti at the Jain mandir.
Pioneering and visionary Palanpuri diamantaire Sevantilal Premchand Shah, Founder Partner of Venus Jewel was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA 2016) hosted by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) for his innumerable contributions to the advancement of the industry. The award was presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis in the presence of many leading lights from the gem and jewellery industry.
Palanpur Samaj Kendra organized “The Rising Stars 2016” function on the 19th of February, 2017 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Pratisthan to applaud the success of young achievers of the community who have excelled in the field of education, art and sports in the year 2016. The bright Sunday morning programme was attended by a huge number of dignitaries, respected elders of the community, the Palanpur Samaj Kendra committee members, the Rising Stars and their friends and family. This indeed provided much encouragement to the Rising Stars as well as raised the sights of all the other young budding stars who are to follow in their footsteps in the years to come.
Ashish Mahendra Mehta, an avid golfer, won the Mumbai leg of the BMW Golf Tournament in Category B (13 - 24 handicap) which was held recently at The Bombay Presidency Golf Club. He will now participate in the National Finals which will be held at Delhi in the latter half of 2017.
Shri Babulalbhai Chandulalbhai Parikh (age 84) passed away in Mumbai on 31 Mar 2017
Smt Pallaviben Rameshchandrabhai Mehta (age 76) passed away in Mumbai on 27 Mar 2017
Smt Sushilaben Sumanbhai Mehta (age 90) passed away in Mumbai on 15 Mar 2017
Shri Vasantlalbhai Gafurchandbhai Mehta (age 89) passed away in Mumbai on 11 Mar 2017
Smt Kusumben Shashikantbhai Kothari (age 85) passed away in Mumbai on 03 Mar 2017
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