Vasant Mehta, former Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is appointed as part time director on the board of Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) of India by Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, for two years. He will serve in the category of non-officials connected with exporters. “I am happy to be part of ECGC board of directors. It will be my continuous endeavor to work in the interest of Indian Exporters" said Mr. Mehta after his appointment.

Mr. Mehta served as GJEPC Chairman from 2008-10, and has brought about transformation in the Indian diamond manufacturing industry into a global jewellery manufacturing hub underlined with quality and design oriented jewellery. Currently he serves as the Director of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) set up by the Ministry of Finance , Govt. of India and is also a special advisor to China Diamond Industry. In the role as representative of the GJEPC and as Vice President of International Diamond Manufacturers Association ( IDMA), he works at safeguarding the interest of Diamond Manufacturers and spreading the message of best practices in the trade.

Mr. Mehta is a second-generation diamantaire and is involved in his family business for over 40 years. He is founder and senior partner of M/s. V. Rameshchandra & Co.