Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday unveiled the Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029 roadmap, aiming to prevent narcotics from traversing India’s borders. This initiative zeroes in on three primary objectives: curbing the supply of drugs, reducing demand, and minimizing associated harm. Shah emphasized the government’s ongoing coordinated national campaign against drug networks, which has been in action since 2019.
The strategy incorporates several measures, such as the four-tier NCORD mechanism and the establishment of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces across all states and Union Territories. Additionally, a national rehabilitation helpline has been put in place, alongside the NIDAN database, which tracks narcotics offenders and employs data-driven mapping of drug networks and hotspots.
Highlighting the achievements of enforcement agencies, Shah noted the seizure of over 29,968 kg of synthetic drugs valued at more than ₹19,600 crore from 2020 to July 2026. He further stated that the total confiscations of narcotic and psychotropic substances surpassed 93.34 lakh kg from 2019 to July 2026. These efforts reflect the significant strides made in combating drug trafficking.
Shah also pointed out that authorities have confiscated properties worth ₹1,841 crore across 3,016 cases between 2024 and June 2026. This action targets both the drug trade and the financial networks that support it, underscoring the comprehensive approach of the government’s anti-drug initiative.
During an official visit to Goa, Shah reviewed the state’s security preparedness. However, he had to cut the trip short, returning to Delhi after completing the security assessment. His visit and the launch of the Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029 roadmap highlight the government’s commitment to eradicating the drug menace from the country.