OPCW-Hague Award to Indian Chemical Council

Why in the news?

• Recently the Indian Chemical Council was awarded the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons 2024-The Hague Prize
• This is the first time that the efforts of a chemical industry body have been recognised by this award.

Chemical Weapons Convention

• The Chemical Weapons Convention is a multilateral treaty
• Came into force on April 29, 1997.
• It prohibits the development, production, storage and transfer of chemical weapons. It destroys them within a specified time period
• Currently it has 193 members

Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

• The Chemical Weapons Convention is implemented by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
• Headquarters – The Hague, Netherlands
• It inspects and monitors the facilities and activities of member countries
• In the year 2013, the OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.
• The OPCW established the 'OPCW-The Hague Prize' in 2014 in collaboration with the Hague Municipality.
• The award recognizes individuals and organizations that play a key role in advancing the goals of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Indian Chemical Council (ICC)

• Established – Year 1938
• It is dedicated to the development and promotion of the chemical industry in India