Indian Chemical Council Wins 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Indian Chemical Council Wins 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award |
| Awarded To | Indian Chemical Council (ICC) |
| Presented By | Ambassador Fernando Arias (OPCW Director-General) & Mayor Jan van Zanen (The Hague) |
| Award Ceremony Date | November 25, 2024 |
| Location | 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP), The Hague |
| Recipient | Mr. D. Sothi Selvam, Director General of ICC |
| ICC's Role | Represents over 80% of India's chemical industry, valued at $220 billion |
| India's CWC Involvement | Original signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in 1997, National Authority (NACWC) in India |
| Significance of Award | First time awarded to a chemical industry body; recognizes efforts to advance chemical safety, CWC compliance, and security practices |
| ICC Initiatives | 'Nicer Globe' (real-time monitoring for chemical transportation safety), Responsible Care programme, Chemical Weapons Convention Helpdesks |
| Impact on Safety | Enhanced national compliance with CWC and industry-wide security practices |
| ICC's Contribution | Promoted chemical safety and responsible stewardship in India's chemical sector |