INDIA IN THE NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG) Amb.
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slide1. INDIA IN THE
NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
Amb. (Retd.) Debnath Shaw
Indian Institute of Technology
Mandi (H.P.)
02 September 2016<br>
slide2. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL INSTRUMENTS Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials (CPPNM).
India is party to all 13 universal instruments to combat international terrorism.<br>
slide3. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
NATIONAL LEGAL and IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK Atomic Energy Act, 1962.
Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems Act, 2005.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Export Control List & Guidelines.
Automatic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
Nuclear Controls and Planning Wing in the DAE.<br>
slide4. Export of dual-use items and technologies under India’s Foreign Trade Policy is regulated. Export of dual-use items and technologies is either prohibited or is permitted under license. In Foreign Trade Policy, dual-use items have been given the nomenclature of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET), Export Policy relating to SCOMET items is given in Appendix 3 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification and Paragraph 2.49 of Hand Book of Procedures Vol. -1, 2009-14. Appendix 3 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification contains a list of all dual-use items and technologies export of which is regulated. (Appendix 3) (Please also refer to Notification No.27 (RE 2007)/ (2004-2009) dated 7th September, 2007 and Notification No. 122 (RE-2008)/ (2004-2009) dated 19th August, 2009).
2. List of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) items
In the list as appearing in Appendix 3 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification, SCOMET items are listed under eight (8) categories as follows:
Category 0 Nuclear material, nuclear-related other materials, equipment and technology. (The licensing authority for this category is the Department of Atomic Energy)
Category 1 Toxic chemical agents and other chemicals
Category 2 Micro-organisms, toxins
Category 3 Material, Materials Processing Equipment, and related technologies
Category 4 Nuclear-related other equipment, assemblies and components: test and production equipment: and related technology, not controlled under Category 0
Category 5 Aerospace systems, equipment including production and test equipment, related technology and specially designed components and accessories thereof.
Category 6 (Reserved)
Category 7 Electronics, computers, and information technology including information security.
Each category contains exhaustive listing of items covered under that category. Special conditions applicable to items under different categories are mentioned under each category. GUIDELINES FOR EXPORT OF SCOMET ITEMS<br>
slide5. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK Counter Nuclear Smuggling Team.
Only reactor in India using HEU has been shut.
Closed fuel cycle– “reprocess to reuse” -no plutonium stockpile.
Major sea ports and airports have radiation portals & detection equipment.<br>
slide6. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
INTERNATIONAL COOPRATION India fully supports implementation of UNSC Council Resolution No. 1540 (2004); its extension Resolution No. 1977; and United Nations Global Counter Terrorism Strategy.
India has consistently supported IAEA’s central role in facilitating national efforts and fostering effective international cooperation.<br>
slide7. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
INTERNATIONAL COOPRATION Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) set up in 2010 with India taking the lead - promotes overarching vision of safe, secure and sustainable nuclear energy for global good
Conference on India’s Role in Global Nuclear Governance, New Delhi, 24-26 Feb, 2016 organized jointly by IDSA and PRIO (Peace Research Institute, Oslo) – attended by several NGOs<br>
slide8. India-US Joint Statement
VISIT OF PM THE US
06 JUNE 2016 “…,the leaders [of India and the US] looked forward to India’s imminent entry in the Missile Technology Control Regime.”
“President Obama welcomed India’s application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and reaffirmed that India is ready for membership.”<br>
slide9. India-France Joint Statement
STATE VISIT OF PRESIDENT HOLLANDE
25 JANUARY 2016 “France and India committed to continue to work jointly towards India’s accession to the multilateral export control regimes, namely, the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the Australia Group and the Wassenaar Arrangement.”
“…recognizing that India’s accession will add value to the aims and objective of these regimes.”<br>
slide10. Russia-India Joint Statement
VISIT Of PM to RUSSIA
24 DECEMBER 2015 “… Russia expressed its readiness to support India’s aspiration for full membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group…”<br>
slide11. India-UK Joint Statement
VISIT OF PM TO UK
12 NOVEMBER 2015 “The two countries will deepen their dialogue on disarmament and non-proliferation and work towards India’s entry into all Export Control Regimes.”<br>
slide12. India-Japan Joint Statement
VISIT OF JAPANESE PM TO INDIA
12 DECEMBER 2015 “…the two Prime Ministers affirmed their commitment to work together for India to become a full member in the four international export control regimes…”<br>
slide13. India-Germany Joint Statement
VISIT OF CHANCELLOR MERKEL TO INDIA
05 DECEMBER 2015 “Germany welcomed India’s intensified engagement with various export control regimes…”
“Both sides agreed to continue to work together for India’s accession to the regimes as a full member…”<br>
slide14. India-Belgium Joint Statement
PM’s VISIT TO BELGIUM
30 MARCH 2016 “India and Belgium underlined their shared interest in strengthening global non-proliferation objectives…”
“…Belgium welcomes India’s aspiration to become a member of the four multilateral export control regimes,...”
“India and Belgium agreed to work together for India to become a member of these regimes.”<br>
slide15. India-South Africa Joint Statement
PM’s VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA
08 JULY 2016 “PM Modi thanked President Zuma for South Africa’s support for India’s membership of the NSG.”
“…Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s commitment to comply with NSG guidelines and continued commitment to non-proliferation and disarmament .”<br>
slide16. India- Finland Joint Statement
VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER OF FINLAND TO INDIA
13 FEBUARY 2016 “…Prime Minister Sipila took a positive view on India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and Missile Technology Control Regime.”<br>
slide17. Thank You!
DHANYABAD!
Email: dshawin@yahoo.com
Mob: +91-9873300464<br>
NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
Amb. (Retd.) Debnath Shaw
Indian Institute of Technology
Mandi (H.P.)
02 September 2016<br>
slide2. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL INSTRUMENTS Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials (CPPNM).
India is party to all 13 universal instruments to combat international terrorism.<br>
slide3. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
NATIONAL LEGAL and IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK Atomic Energy Act, 1962.
Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems Act, 2005.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Export Control List & Guidelines.
Automatic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
Nuclear Controls and Planning Wing in the DAE.<br>
slide4. Export of dual-use items and technologies under India’s Foreign Trade Policy is regulated. Export of dual-use items and technologies is either prohibited or is permitted under license. In Foreign Trade Policy, dual-use items have been given the nomenclature of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET), Export Policy relating to SCOMET items is given in Appendix 3 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification and Paragraph 2.49 of Hand Book of Procedures Vol. -1, 2009-14. Appendix 3 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification contains a list of all dual-use items and technologies export of which is regulated. (Appendix 3) (Please also refer to Notification No.27 (RE 2007)/ (2004-2009) dated 7th September, 2007 and Notification No. 122 (RE-2008)/ (2004-2009) dated 19th August, 2009).
2. List of Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) items
In the list as appearing in Appendix 3 of Schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification, SCOMET items are listed under eight (8) categories as follows:
Category 0 Nuclear material, nuclear-related other materials, equipment and technology. (The licensing authority for this category is the Department of Atomic Energy)
Category 1 Toxic chemical agents and other chemicals
Category 2 Micro-organisms, toxins
Category 3 Material, Materials Processing Equipment, and related technologies
Category 4 Nuclear-related other equipment, assemblies and components: test and production equipment: and related technology, not controlled under Category 0
Category 5 Aerospace systems, equipment including production and test equipment, related technology and specially designed components and accessories thereof.
Category 6 (Reserved)
Category 7 Electronics, computers, and information technology including information security.
Each category contains exhaustive listing of items covered under that category. Special conditions applicable to items under different categories are mentioned under each category. GUIDELINES FOR EXPORT OF SCOMET ITEMS<br>
slide5. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK Counter Nuclear Smuggling Team.
Only reactor in India using HEU has been shut.
Closed fuel cycle– “reprocess to reuse” -no plutonium stockpile.
Major sea ports and airports have radiation portals & detection equipment.<br>
slide6. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
INTERNATIONAL COOPRATION India fully supports implementation of UNSC Council Resolution No. 1540 (2004); its extension Resolution No. 1977; and United Nations Global Counter Terrorism Strategy.
India has consistently supported IAEA’s central role in facilitating national efforts and fostering effective international cooperation.<br>
slide7. NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP (NSG)
INTERNATIONAL COOPRATION Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) set up in 2010 with India taking the lead - promotes overarching vision of safe, secure and sustainable nuclear energy for global good
Conference on India’s Role in Global Nuclear Governance, New Delhi, 24-26 Feb, 2016 organized jointly by IDSA and PRIO (Peace Research Institute, Oslo) – attended by several NGOs<br>
slide8. India-US Joint Statement
VISIT OF PM THE US
06 JUNE 2016 “…,the leaders [of India and the US] looked forward to India’s imminent entry in the Missile Technology Control Regime.”
“President Obama welcomed India’s application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and reaffirmed that India is ready for membership.”<br>
slide9. India-France Joint Statement
STATE VISIT OF PRESIDENT HOLLANDE
25 JANUARY 2016 “France and India committed to continue to work jointly towards India’s accession to the multilateral export control regimes, namely, the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the Australia Group and the Wassenaar Arrangement.”
“…recognizing that India’s accession will add value to the aims and objective of these regimes.”<br>
slide10. Russia-India Joint Statement
VISIT Of PM to RUSSIA
24 DECEMBER 2015 “… Russia expressed its readiness to support India’s aspiration for full membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group…”<br>
slide11. India-UK Joint Statement
VISIT OF PM TO UK
12 NOVEMBER 2015 “The two countries will deepen their dialogue on disarmament and non-proliferation and work towards India’s entry into all Export Control Regimes.”<br>
slide12. India-Japan Joint Statement
VISIT OF JAPANESE PM TO INDIA
12 DECEMBER 2015 “…the two Prime Ministers affirmed their commitment to work together for India to become a full member in the four international export control regimes…”<br>
slide13. India-Germany Joint Statement
VISIT OF CHANCELLOR MERKEL TO INDIA
05 DECEMBER 2015 “Germany welcomed India’s intensified engagement with various export control regimes…”
“Both sides agreed to continue to work together for India’s accession to the regimes as a full member…”<br>
slide14. India-Belgium Joint Statement
PM’s VISIT TO BELGIUM
30 MARCH 2016 “India and Belgium underlined their shared interest in strengthening global non-proliferation objectives…”
“…Belgium welcomes India’s aspiration to become a member of the four multilateral export control regimes,...”
“India and Belgium agreed to work together for India to become a member of these regimes.”<br>
slide15. India-South Africa Joint Statement
PM’s VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA
08 JULY 2016 “PM Modi thanked President Zuma for South Africa’s support for India’s membership of the NSG.”
“…Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s commitment to comply with NSG guidelines and continued commitment to non-proliferation and disarmament .”<br>
slide16. India- Finland Joint Statement
VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER OF FINLAND TO INDIA
13 FEBUARY 2016 “…Prime Minister Sipila took a positive view on India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and Missile Technology Control Regime.”<br>
slide17. Thank You!
DHANYABAD!
Email: dshawin@yahoo.com
Mob: +91-9873300464<br>