Union Home Minister Amit Shah has unveiled an ambitious initiative, Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029, aiming to eliminate the movement of narcotics across India’s borders. This comprehensive plan targets three critical areas: diminishing the drug supply, reducing the demand, and minimizing associated harm. Shah emphasized that since 2019, the government has actively coordinated national efforts to dismantle drug networks, employing a multifaceted strategy to combat the issue.
Among the measures highlighted were the establishment of the NCORD mechanism, a four-tier system designed to streamline anti-drug operations, and the creation of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces in every state and Union Territory. Additionally, the initiative includes a national rehabilitation helpline, the NIDAN database for tracking narcotics offenders, and the use of data-driven techniques to map drug networks and identify hotspots.
Shah pointed out the significant achievements of enforcement agencies, which have seized over 29,968 kg of synthetic drugs valued at more than ₹19,600 crore from 2020 to July 2026. Furthermore, total seizures of narcotic and psychotropic substances have surpassed 93.34 lakh kg between 2019 and July 2026, indicating the scale and seriousness of the efforts being made.
In a bid to dismantle the financial backbones supporting drug operations, authorities have confiscated properties worth ₹1,841 crore across 3,016 cases from 2024 to June 2026. These actions target not only the drugs themselves but also the intricate financial networks that sustain their trade.
During his visit to Goa, where he reviewed the state’s security preparedness, Shah cut his schedule short to return to Delhi. His visit underscored the ongoing commitment of the Indian government to safeguard its borders and communities from the pervasive threat posed by narcotics. The roadmap for Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029 reflects a strategic, long-term vision for a drug-free India, underpinned by robust law enforcement and community engagement.