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News: India inaugurated the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai under its Chairmanship, bringing together global representatives from participating countries, industry bodies and civil society groups to discuss the future of responsible and sustainable diamond trade.
About Kimberley Process
- The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international initiative involving governments, the global diamond industry, and civil society.
- Objective: To prevent the trade in “conflict diamonds” that are used to finance armed conflicts and undermine legitimate governments
- Origin: The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) was established pursuant to a United Nations resolution and became operational on 1 January 2003 as a mechanism to curb the trade in conflict diamonds.
- Members: The Kimberley Process currently comprises 60 participants, with the European Union and its Member States counted collectively as a single participant.
- Together, Kimberley Process participants account for more than 99% of global rough diamond trade, making it the most comprehensive international regulatory framework governing this sector.
India’s Role
- India was a founding participant of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) in 2003.
- As the Chair in 2026, India will work closely with all Kimberley Process participants and observers to reinforce trust in the initiative.
- Key Objective during the chairmanship: Enhancing transparency through data-driven monitoring and building consumer confidence in conflict-free diamonds.
- India will aim to ensure rule-based compliance, enhance the credibility of the Kimberley Process, and contribute to making it a more inclusive, effective, and robust multilateral framework aligned with evolving global expectations.
