India took over as Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) on 25 December 2025, ahead of assuming the Chairpersonship from 1 January 2026. This will be the third time India has been entrusted with the chair of the global diamond governance mechanism.
About Kimberley Process
The Kimberley Process is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the international diamond industry and civil society, aimed at preventing the trade in conflict diamonds. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), established pursuant to a UN resolution, came into effect on 1 January 2003 and has since become a key mechanism to curb conflict diamond trade.
Currently, the KP has 60 participants, with the European Union and its Member States counted as a single participant. Collectively, KP participants account for over 99% of global rough diamond trade, making it the most comprehensive international framework governing this sector.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s selection reflects global confidence in India’s commitment to integrity and transparency in international trade.
Source: PIB
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