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High PriorityIndia to Assume Chairpersonship of Kimberley Process (2026)
#International Trade Governance#Conflict Minerals
Last updated: 25 December 2025
Core Update
India will assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026.
What is the Kimberley Process?
A tripartite international initiative involving governments, the diamond industry and civil society to prevent trade in conflict diamonds.
India's Role
- Vice Chair: 25 December 2025
- Chair: 1 January 2026
- Third time India will chair the Kimberley Process
About KPCS
- Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) operational since 1 January 2003
- Established pursuant to a UN Security Council resolution
- Covers rough diamonds only
Membership
- 60 participants
- European Union counted as one participant
- Covers over 99% of global rough diamond trade
Focus Areas During India's Chairmanship
- Governance and compliance
- Digital certification and traceability
- Data-driven transparency
- Consumer trust in conflict-free diamonds
UPSC Relevance
- GS-II: Global governance mechanisms
- GS-III: Trade, ethical sourcing
Prelims Trap Alert
⚠️ KP ≠ UN body. Covers rough diamonds, not polished stones.
CivisPrime Tip
💡 Recall KP → conflict diamonds → KPCS → India Chair 2026.
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Quick Recall
3 cardsKimberley Process: KPCS operational since?
1 January 2003; covers rough diamonds only (NOT polished)
Kimberley Process: India Chair how many times?
3rd time; Chair from 1 January 2026
KP membership & coverage?
60 participants; covers >99% of global rough diamond trade
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