
Non Proliferation treaty
It is a legal instrument which is considered as a cornerstone of global nuclear non-proliferation of nuclear weapons regime
Features:
The treaty de-legitimise ‘proliferation’ (production and transfer) of nuclear weapons, fissile materials and related technology by the non-nuclear weapon states (NNWS).
However, the five recognised nuclear-weapon states (NWS) — namely the US, Russia, the UK, France and China, can continue to possess nuclear weapons.
Objective of the NPT
Non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
Disarmament and
Peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Significance:
The treaty is nearly universally accepted with just four nuclear states opting out of the treaty — India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea, as India says there are structural flaws in the treaty and it favoured few states.