Shah to chair NCORD meeting, unveil drug-free India vision document
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on Friday, focusing on synthetic drugs, darknet-enabled trafficking, and rehabilitation infrastructure over the next three years. The meeting will bring together stakeholders from 44 central ministries and departments, along with 108 representatives from state Governments and drug law enforcement agencies. It will be held in a hybrid format to ensure wide participation and coordinated action.
Shah is also scheduled to release a vision document on narcotics control for 2026-2029. Prepared through consultations with central Government departments, drug law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders, the document sets a national roadmap built on demand reduction, supply reduction, and harm reduction. It defines responsibilities, timelines, and measurable targets, and links enforcement to rehabilitation, public awareness, capacity building, and inter-agency coordination. “This vision document will serve as a guiding framework for policy formulation, implementation and institutional strengthening across the country to curb the menace of drugs,” a Government statement said.
Shah will also release the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Annual Report for 2025 and inaugurate the newly constructed NCB zonal offices in Jammu and Guwahati. The offices are expected to strengthen operations in sensitive border regions. Officials said the deliberations will focus on a whole-of-Government approach to combat drug trafficking and drug abuse effectively. The high-level gathering will also review the progress of the ongoing Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign. Under this initiative, central and state law enforcement agencies are expected to destroy approximately 2,09,500 kg of seized drugs valued at around Rs 6,000 crore nationwide. Friday’s meeting is expected to reinforce the Government’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” against drug trafficking, as emphasised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Officials said the apex-level review will assess collective efforts so far and chart a clear course for the next three years. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening rehabilitation centres, enhancing awareness among youth, improving intelligence sharing, and leveraging technology to disrupt darknet networks and synthetic drug supply chains. The vision document is seen as a significant step towards institutionalising a long-term, result-oriented strategy.
By setting clear targets and accountability mechanisms, the Government aims to move closer to its goal of a drug-free India. With participation from both central and state stakeholders, the meeting is expected to produce actionable decisions that tighten the noose around drug cartels while expanding support systems for those affected by substance abuse.
