Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India hosted the 23rd Regional Meeting of National Authorities of States Parties in Asia under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), reaffirming its commitment to chemical disarmament and non-proliferation. India is not only an original signatory to the CWC but also implements it through its National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC), as per the Chemical Weapons Convention Act of 2000. India’s leadership role is further reflected in the recognition of the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), which became the first industry body in the world to receive the prestigious OPCW-The Hague Award in 2024. This demonstrates India's proactive role in global chemical safety governance.