Mumbai: Behind the scale and precision of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 lies months of planning and on-ground execution by teams who rarely step into the spotlight. At the ceremonial opening at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, GJEPC recognized these efforts through the felicitation of the IIJS Bharat
Pillars, honouring individuals whose behind-the scenes work shapes the show year after year.

Those recognised as IIJS Bharat Pillars included Poonam Ghare, Assistant Manager, PM&BD; Archana Pandey, Assistant Manager – Hindi; Pradeesh Gopalan, Manager, PM&BD; and Partha Kajli, Senior Executive – International Events. A special Foundation Pillar honour was conferred on Mukesh Panwar, National Events, in recognition of his longstanding contribution to the organisation’s flagship shows.