Kimberly Process

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Recently, the Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume the chairmanship of the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026.

About Kimberly Process

• It is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the international diamond industry and civil society.
• Aim: It is aimed at preventing the trade in “conflict diamonds”.
  • Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by rebel groups or their allies to finance conflicts that undermine legitimate governments, (As defined in United Nations Security Council resolutions).
• Governance: Each year, the Vice-Chair becomes the Chair the next year. Chair and Vice-Chair are appointed by Plenary consensus.
• Participants: It currently has 60 participants representing 86 countries, with the European Union counting as a single participant.
• This will be the third time India has been entrusted with the chair of the Kimberley Process.

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What is Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)

• It is the mechanism the KP uses to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds.
• It was launched in 2003, which is enforced individually by KP Participant countries to ensure that rough diamonds in the legitimate supply chain are KP-compliant. 
• Since 2003, India has been actively participating in the KPCS process. 
  • Department of Commerce is the nodal Department
  • Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is designated as the KPCS Importing and Exporting Authority in India.
  • GJEPC is responsible for issuing KP Certificates and is also the custodian of KP Certificates received in the country.

Source: PIB