Shah to unveil national roadmap on June 26
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi on June 26, where the government is set to unveil a three-year roadmap for strengthening India’s fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
The meeting, to be held at Vigyan Bhawan and organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), will bring together representatives from 44 Central Ministries and Departments and 108 officials from State Governments and drug law-enforcement agencies in a hybrid format.
During the meeting, Shah will release the “Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029)”, which the government said will serve as a guiding framework for achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a drug-free India.
Prepared through consultations with Central Government departments, drug law-enforcement agencies and other stakeholders, the document outlines a common roadmap covering demand reduction, supply reduction and harm reduction strategies. It envisages a network-centric enforcement approach and lays down measures to address emerging challenges such as synthetic drugs, darknet-enabled trafficking and drug abuse among youth.
The document also focuses on expanding the reach of treatment and rehabilitation centres for drug users and seeks coordinated action over the next three years. It defines responsibilities, timelines and measurable targets for stakeholders while integrating enforcement, rehabilitation, public awareness, capacity building and inter-agency coordination.
Officials said the document is intended to guide policy formulation, implementation and institutional strengthening efforts across the country to curb the drug menace.
Shah will also release the NCB Annual Report-2025 and inaugurate newly constructed NCB zonal offices in Jammu and Guwahati.
The Home Minister will additionally launch the Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign, a nationwide drive aimed at destroying seized narcotics in accordance with legal procedures. During the campaign, various Central and State law-enforcement agencies are expected to destroy nearly 2,09,500 kilograms of drugs valued at around ₹6,000 crore.
The NCORD meeting will provide a platform to review and assess efforts undertaken by Central and State agencies in combating narcotics trafficking and drug abuse. Discussions are expected to focus on strengthening coordination among stakeholders and formulating strategies to tackle drug-related challenges over the next three years.
The deliberations will also underscore the need for a whole-of-government approach to narcotics control and are expected to reinforce the Centre’s “zero tolerance policy” against drug trafficking, a position repeatedly emphasised by Prime Minister Modi.
