Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029 roadmap on Sunday, aiming to fortify India’s borders against the influx and outflow of narcotics. The comprehensive plan targets three core areas: curtailing the drug supply, reducing demand, and minimizing harm. Since 2019, the government has spearheaded a national campaign to dismantle drug networks across the country, Shah noted.
Central to the initiative is the four-tier NCORD mechanism, a strategic framework designed to combat narcotics efficiently. Additionally, Anti-Narcotics Task Forces have been established in every state and Union Territory, supported by a national rehabilitation helpline. To bolster these efforts, the government has introduced the NIDAN database, which tracks narcotics offenders, and employs data-driven techniques to map drug networks and hotspots.
Between 2020 and July 2026, enforcement agencies successfully seized over 29,968 kg of synthetic drugs, valued at more than ₹19,600 crore. From 2019 through July 2026, the total haul of narcotic and psychotropic substances topped 93.34 lakh kg, showcasing the scale and intensity of the crackdown. In parallel, authorities targeted the financial underpinnings of drug trafficking, confiscating properties worth ₹1,841 crore in 3,016 cases between 2024 and June 2026.
Shah, who was visiting Goa for official engagements, emphasized the importance of these measures in safeguarding communities and the nation at large. However, he cut short his visit to return to Delhi after assessing the state’s security preparedness, underscoring the ongoing commitment to national security and drug eradication efforts.