Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to preside over the 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on June 26, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The meeting aims to bolster the nation’s strategy against drug trafficking and abuse.
The Chenab Times has learned that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is organizing the event, which is designed to strengthen the government’s commitment to achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a drug-free India. The gathering will convene representatives from 44 central ministries and departments, alongside 108 delegates from state governments and drug law enforcement agencies, participating in a hybrid format.
During the meeting, Union Home Minister Shah will unveil the “Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029).” This document, developed through extensive consultations with central government departments, drug law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders, outlines a comprehensive roadmap for tackling the drug menace. It addresses demand reduction, supply reduction, and harm reduction aspects of drug control.
The vision document proposes a network-centric enforcement approach and details actions to combat synthetic drugs and darknet-enabled trafficking. It also emphasizes strategies for keeping youth away from drugs, expanding the reach of treatment and rehabilitation centers for drug users, and ensuring coordinated, sustained efforts over the next three years. The document clearly defines responsibilities, timelines, and measurable targets for all involved parties, integrating enforcement, demand reduction, rehabilitation, public awareness, capacity building, and inter-agency coordination.
Furthermore, Amit Shah is scheduled to release the NCB Annual Report-2025. He will also inaugurate newly constructed NCB Zonal offices in Jammu and Guwahati. The meeting coincides with the Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign, a specialized drive to destroy confiscated narcotics in compliance with legal procedures. Across India, central and state law enforcement agencies are expected to destroy approximately 2,09,500 kg of drugs, valued at around ₹6,000 crore, during this period.
The NCORD meeting serves as a vital platform for a thorough review and assessment of the collective efforts made by all stakeholders in the nationwide fight against drug abuse. The deliberations are expected to empower participating states, departments, and agencies to advance with renewed determination towards achieving effective narcotics control.
The high-level discussions will focus on critical issues pertinent to combating drug trafficking and abuse across the country in the coming three years, reinforcing the government’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ towards drug trafficking, as consistently emphasized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting underscores the necessity of a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to effectively address this pervasive national challenge.
The Chenab Times News Desk