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India to Chair the Kimberley Process from 2026
- 26 Dec 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
India has been selected to assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from 1 January 2026.
Key Points
- Kimberley Process (KP): An international multilateral initiative aimed at preventing the trade in conflict diamonds.
- Conflict Diamonds: These are rough diamonds used by rebel groups to finance armed conflicts against legitimate governments.
- Tripartite Structure: The KP is a joint initiative of governments, the international diamond industry, and civil society organisations.
- Headquarters: Not a formal organisation; operates through member states and rotating chairs
- Certification Scheme: The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) came into effect on 1 January 2003 under a UN Security Council mandate.
- Global Coverage: The KP has 60 participants, including the European Union and its Member States.
- India’s Role: This will be the third time (2008, 2019, and 2026) India has been entrusted with this leadership responsibility.
