The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has selected the city of Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat, to host its 38th annual awards on October 11, 2011. Surat has hosted two previous GJEPC annual awards.

This year, the awards night is expected to gather leading industry personalities and also host Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi as chief guest.

The GJEPC awards are an initiative to honour excellence and meritorious performances of exporters, brands and companies across 30 categories. The stage is being set for the grand day.