Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029 plan on Sunday, aiming to eliminate the flow of narcotics across India’s borders. The strategy focuses on three crucial areas: curbing the drug supply, reducing demand, and minimizing associated harm. Shah emphasized that since 2019, the government has been actively conducting a coordinated national campaign to dismantle drug networks.
Key measures in this initiative include the establishment of the four-tier NCORD mechanism, the formation of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces in every state and Union Territory, the launch of a national rehabilitation helpline, and the creation of the NIDAN database to track narcotics offenders. Additionally, data-driven mapping is being utilized to identify drug networks and hotspots effectively.
Shah highlighted significant achievements in enforcement efforts, noting that authorities confiscated over 29,968 kg of synthetic drugs valued at more than ₹19,600 crore between 2020 and July 2026. Overall, from 2019 to July 2026, a total of 93.34 lakh kg of narcotic and psychotropic substances were seized.
Moreover, between 2024 and June 2026, law enforcement agencies confiscated properties worth ₹1,841 crore in 3,016 cases. These actions targeted not only the drugs themselves but also the financial networks that support drug trafficking.
While in Goa for an official visit, Amit Shah reviewed the state’s security preparedness. However, he had to shorten his trip and return to Delhi. The visit underscored the government’s commitment to addressing drug-related challenges and maintaining robust security measures across the nation.