♤ It is not a treaty not legally binding.

♤ India’s membership approved in December, 2017.

3.2.2. The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)

♤ NSG is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seek to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment and technology that can be used to manufacture nuclear weapons.

♤ The NSG was founded in response to the Indian nuclear test in May 1974. As of 2017 the NSG has 48 participating governments.

♤ Overall responsibility for activities lies within NSG Plenary meetings that are held once a year.

♤ A rotating Chair has the overall responsibility for coordination of work and outreach activities.

♤ The Zangger Committee, also known as the Nuclear Exporters Committee, sprang from Article III.2 of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) which entered into force on March 5, 1970. Under the terms of Article III.2 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards must be applied to nuclear exports.