Indian Chemical Council Wins Prestigious 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 28th Nov. The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has been honored with the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award during the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague on November 25. This marks the first time a chemical industry body has received this distinguished recognition.

The award was presented by OPCW Director-General Ambassador Fernando Arias and Mayor Jan van Zanen of The Hague. ICC Director General D. Sothi Selvam accepted the accolade in the presence of delegates from 193 States Parties and global chemical industry experts.

The OPCW-The Hague Award was established in 2014 to honor individuals and organizations advancing the goals of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). India, an original signatory to the 1997 Convention, has been at the forefront of promoting chemical safety and security, with the National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) playing a pivotal role in national implementation.

ICC, representing over 80% of India’s $220 billion chemical industry, has been recognized for its efforts in chemical safety, compliance, and transportation security. Key initiatives include the ‘Nicer Globe’ platform for real-time monitoring of chemical transportation and the promotion of safety practices through its ‘Responsible Care’ program.