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HM Amit Shah to chair meet on security threat from drug trafficking tomorrow

Darpan News Desk IANS, 10 Jan, 2025 02:59 PM
  • HM Amit Shah to chair meet on security threat from drug trafficking tomorrow

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a regional conference on “Drug Trafficking and National Security” on Saturday to address the growing concern of drug trafficking and its impact on national security.

The conference, organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), will also see the launch of the Drug Disposal Fortnight, the inauguration of the new office complex of the NCB's Bhopal zonal unit and the extension of the MANAS-2 helpline to all 36 states and Union Territories.

The discussions at the conference are expected to focus on drug trafficking’s impact on national security, with a special focus on eight states and Union Territories of northern India.

The conference will focus on the sharing of real-time information from the National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ portal with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of states and Union Territories, evaluating the progress of states in combating drug trafficking, and assessing the effectiveness of the Narcotics Coordination Mechanism (NCORD).

It will also address strengthening and enhancing the functionality of State Forensic Science Laboratories (SFSLs), utilizing the NIDAAN database to bolster efforts against drug trafficking, implementing provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, and establishing special NDPS courts for the speedy trial of drug-related cases.

The conclave shall aim to foster a whole-of-government approach to ensure comprehensive collaboration among all agencies to combat drug trafficking and abuse effectively.

During the drug disposal fortnight - January 11 to January 25 - a total of 44,792 kilograms of seized narcotics, whose international market value is Rs 2411 crore, will be disposed of.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is implementing a three-pronged strategy to achieve a drug-free India by 2047. This includes strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing coordination among narcotics agencies, and launching a massive public awareness campaign.

The Conference will be attended by the Governors, Lt Governors, Chief Ministers and senior officers from the eight participating states and UTs. Senior officers from various ministries, departments, and law enforcement agencies will also attend the conference.

 

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