Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah addresses the gathering through the Regional Convention on “Drug Trafficking and Nationwide Safety”, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on January 11, 2025
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Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah stated on Saturday (January 11, 2025) that darkish internet, cryptocurrency, on-line market and drones proceed to be a problem for the nation in its efforts to curb drug trafficking, and these need to be checked by strict measures.
Chairing a regional convention on ‘Drug Trafficking and Nationwide Safety’ right here, Mr. Shah additionally asserted that the nation won’t permit even a single kilo of medication to be smuggled in or in another country.
He stated the federal government has not solely been profitable in eliminating many networks of medication, however the terrorism linked with them too was additionally destroyed. He stated many circumstances of narco-terrorism have been busted in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh and these have been main achievements.
“The usage of darkish internet, cryptocurrency, on-line market, drones proceed to be a problem for us even as we speak,” he stated.
Mr. Shah stated a technical resolution to those issues have to be discovered by way of joint efforts by the States, the central authorities and technocrats for the nation’s safety and growth.
He stated the struggle towards medicine has gained a brand new energy beneath Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s management.
“Within the final 10 years, there was a seven-fold improve within the seizure of medication which is a serious achievement. The Modi authorities has given a robust message of destroying your complete ecosystem of medication by way of strict motion,” he stated.
The Dwelling Minister stated that in 2024, by seizing medicine price ₹16,914 crore, the Narcotics Management Bureau (NCB) and police throughout the nation took the most important motion towards medicine, which is a major step in making a drug-free society.
“No nation can transfer ahead on the trail of growth with a younger era affected by drug habit. It’s our accountability that all of us struggle this problem collectively and make all efforts to win this battle,” he stated.
Seven-fold improve in medicine seized
Mr. Shah stated that in 2004-14, a complete of three.63 lakh kg of medication have been seized whereas throughout 2014-24, altogether 24 lakh kg of medication have been seized — a seven-fold improve as in comparison with the earlier decade.
He stated medicine price ₹8,150 crore have been disposed off in 2004-14 however in 2014-24, medicine price ₹54,851 crore have been destroyed — eight occasions greater than the earlier decade.
The convention, organised by the NCB, goals to deal with the rising concern of drug trafficking and its impression on nationwide safety, with a particular give attention to eight states and Union Territories of northern India.
Shah additionally launched the drug disposal fortnight ranging from Saturday to January 25. He stated that in this era, one lakh kg of narcotics price ₹8,600 crore shall be destroyed.
NCB Bhopal zonal unit
The Dwelling Minister additionally inaugurated the brand new workplace advanced of the NCB’s Bhopal zonal unit and extension of the MANAS-2 helpline to all 36 States and UTs.
The primary focus of the convention is on the sharing of real-time data from the Nationwide Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ portal with the Anti-Narcotics Activity Pressure (ANTF) of states and UTs, evaluating the progress of states in combating drug trafficking, and assessing the effectiveness of the Narcotics Coordination Mechanism (NCORD).
Different points to be mentioned on the convention embody strengthening and enhancing the performance of State Forensic Science Laboratories (SFSLs), utilising the NIDAAN database to bolster efforts towards drug trafficking, implementing provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Visitors in Narcotic Medication and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, establishing particular NDPS courts for the speedy trial of drug-related circumstances, and fostering a Entire-of-Authorities strategy to make sure complete collaboration amongst all businesses to fight drug trafficking and abuse successfully.
Underneath the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Authorities of India has adopted a zero tolerance coverage towards drug trafficking, an official launch stated.
The Ministry of Dwelling Affairs (MHA) is implementing a three-pronged technique to attain a drug-free India by 2047. This contains strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing coordination amongst narcotics businesses, and launching a public consciousness marketing campaign.
The convention is being attended by governors, lieutenant governors, chief ministers and senior officers from the eight taking part states and UTs.
Senior officers from varied central ministries, departments, and regulation enforcement businesses additionally attended the convention.
Printed – January 11, 2025 03:52 pm IST
