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Shah to chair regional conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security on Saturday

Shah to chair regional conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security on Saturday

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

The conference, organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), aims to address the growing concern of drug trafficking and its impact on national security, with a special focus on eight states and Union Territories of northern India, a Home Ministry statement said.

During the conference, Shah will launch the Drug Disposal Fortnight, inaugurate the new office complex of the NCB's Bhopal zonal unit and extension of the MANAS-2 helpline to all 36 states and Union Territories.

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), utilising 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, establishing special NDPS courts for the speedy trial of drug-related cases, and fostering a whole-of-government approach to ensure comprehensive collaboration among all agencies to combat drug trafficking and abuse effectively.

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

The Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against drug trafficking. 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, Lieutenant 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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