Home Minister Amit Shah today called for a united war against drugs, saying that the drug menace threatens national security, social stability, economic interests and the future of youth and the country. He urged spiritual leaders, youth, and mothers to come together on a single platform to win this war. Mr. Shah made these remarks while addressing the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi. He said that between 2004 and 2014, authorities seized around 2.6 million kilograms of synthetic drugs. In comparison, between 2014 and 2026, the quantity of synthetic drugs seized increased to 11.8 million kilograms. He said the figures show that the government’s campaign against drug trafficking is making steady progress.
Speaking about the anti-narcotics efforts, Mr Shah said that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has developed several online portals to facilitate the timely sharing of information related to drug crimes. He urged all Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police to upload details of drug-related cases on these portals within a fixed timeline. He said that the timely sharing of information would help the government to monitor cases more effectively and provide states with necessary feedback and suggestions to improve investigations and enforcement. He stressed that better coordination and the use of technology are essential for strengthening the country’s campaign against drugs and drug trafficking networks.
During the meeting, the Home Minister released the Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-2029, prepared through extensive consultations with various stakeholders. The document will provide a roadmap for tackling the drug menace through coordinated measures focusing on demand reduction, supply reduction, and rehabilitation. It will also outline strategies to address emerging challenges such as synthetic drugs and darknet-enabled trafficking, while promoting greater awareness, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
Home Minister Amit Shah also laid a detailed roadmap to achieve the vision of a drug-free India. The Meeting was organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau. During the meeting, Mr Shah launched the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029). The Home Minister also launched a Drug Disposal Fortnight under which over two lakh nine thousand five hundred kilograms of seized narcotic substances, valued at around six thousand crore rupees, will be destroyed. The initiative will send a strong message to the drug cartels and play a crucial role in deterring drug trafficking.
