Government Launches Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029) during the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi. Prepared after extensive consultations with Central Ministries, State Governments and law enforcement agencies, the document provides a three-year roadmap to achieve the vision of a Drug-Free India. 

It focuses on demand reduction, supply reduction, harm reduction, rehabilitation, public awareness, capacity building and inter-agency coordination.

The Vision Document also addresses emerging threats such as synthetic drugs, darknet-enabled trafficking, cryptocurrency-based drug transactions and cross-border narco-terrorism.

During the meeting, Amit Shah called for an intelligence-led, technology-driven and network-centric approach under the strategy of "Detect, Disrupt and Destroy" to dismantle the narcotics ecosystem.

He also launched the Online Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign, under which 2,09,500 kg of seized narcotic substances worth about ₹6,000 crore will be destroyed, and inaugurated new NCB Zonal Offices in Jammand Guwahati.

Four Pillars of the Strategy

The Vision Document is based on four major pillars:

Enforcement, Intelligence & Operations

Control of Precursor Chemicals & Synthetic Drugs

Demand Reduction and Rehabilitation

Capacity Building and Inter-Agency Coordination

What is NCORD?

Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) is the apex coordination mechanism established by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to ensure coordination among:

Central Ministries

State Governments

Law enforcement agencies

Intelligence agencies

Its objective is to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking and drug abuse.

About the Narcotics Control Burea(NCB)

Established: 1986

Headquarters: New Delhi

Parent Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs

Director General: Anurag Garg

Constituted under: Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985

Functions

Combat illicit drug trafficking

Coordinate with national and international agencies

Enforce NDPS Act

Intelligence gathering and investigation

Drug seizure and destruction

About the NDPS Act, 1985

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 is the principal legislation governing narcotic drugs in India.

Objectives

Control production, manufacture and trafficking of narcotic drugs.

Prevent drug abuse.

Regulate legitimate medical and scientific use of narcotic substances.

Provide stringent punishment for drug-related offences.

Additional Key Facts

Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign

Launched by the NCB.

2,09,500 kg of seized narcotic drugs worth about ₹6,000 crore will be destroyed.

Aims to ensure timely disposal of seized drugs and prevent their re-entry into illegal markets.

Emerging Challenges Identified

Synthetic drugs

Darknet-enabled trafficking

Cryptocurrency-based payments

Drone-assisted smuggling

Narco-terrorism and organised crime financing

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

Launched: 2020

Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Objective:

Prevent substance abuse

Create awareness

Promote de-addiction and rehabilitation

Build community participation against drug abuse

Exam Focus Points (Quick Revision Notes)

Document in News → Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029)

Launched by → Amit Shah

Platform → 10th Apex-Level Meeting of NCORD

Implementing Agency → Narcotics Control Burea(NCB)

Parent Ministry → Ministry of Home Affairs

Related Law → NDPS Act, 1985

Strategy → Detect, Disrupt and Destroy

Major Threats → Synthetic drugs, darknet trafficking, narco-terrorism

Campaign Launched → Online Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign

Drug Disposal Target → 2,09,500 kg worth about ₹6,000 crore