Overview
- India took over as Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process on December 25, 2025 and will serve as Chair from January 1, 2026, its third time leading the forum.
- The Commerce Ministry confirmed the appointments following the Kimberley Process Plenary’s selection.
- Planned priorities include stronger governance and compliance, digital certification and traceability, data-driven monitoring, and efforts to build consumer trust.
- Minister Piyush Goyal said the selection reflects international confidence in the Modi government’s emphasis on integrity and transparency in trade.
- The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, in force since 2003, counts 60 participants including the EU as one and covers over 99% of global rough diamond trade.