In a concentrated effort to curb the narcotics trade, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029 roadmap, outlining India’s strategy to halt the cross-border movement of drugs. This ambitious plan targets three key areas: reducing the supply of drugs, decreasing demand, and minimizing associated harm. Since 2019, the Indian government has been actively conducting a national campaign to dismantle drug networks.
The roadmap introduces several initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s resolve against narcotics. Among these are 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 set up, along with the NIDAN database, which tracks narcotics offenders. Data-driven mapping techniques are also being employed to identify drug networks and hotspots, enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts.
Highlighting the success of these measures, Shah noted the impressive seizures made by enforcement agencies. Between 2020 and July 2026, over 29,968 kg of synthetic drugs, valued at more than ₹19,600 crore, were confiscated. Furthermore, from 2019 to July 2026, the total haul of narcotic and psychotropic substances surpassed 93.34 lakh kg, indicating significant inroads against drug trafficking.
In addition to seizing drugs, authorities have targeted the financial underpinnings of these networks. From 2024 to June 2026, properties worth ₹1,841 crore were seized in 3,016 cases, crippling the financial infrastructure that supports the narcotics trade. These efforts reflect a comprehensive approach to not only remove drugs from circulation but also dismantle the economic chains that sustain this illegal industry.
Amit Shah’s commitment to the cause was evident during his visit to Goa, where he conducted a review of the state’s security measures. However, his schedule was adjusted as he returned to Delhi to address pressing matters, underscoring the priority given to this national mission against narcotics.