Executive Summary:
This document presents the Indian government's response to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 131 regarding cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. It provides data on registered cases and conviction rates from 2020-2022, details of funds allocated to check illegal drug trafficking from 2020-2025, and information on amendments made to the NDPS Act. The information provided pertains to data until 2022, and funding from 2020-2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **NDPS Act Cases and Conviction Rates:**
* Data on the number of cases registered (CR) under the NDPS Act, 1985, and the conviction rate (CVR) for 2020, 2021, and 2022 is provided state-wise, including Kerala (refer to Annexure I).
* **Government Funding for Narcotics Control:**
* The "Assistance to States/UTs for Narcotics Control" scheme, initiated on 24.10.2004, supports states and UTs in strengthening enforcement against illicit drug trafficking.
* The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Narcotics Control Bureau and has been extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs. 50 crores.
* Funds released under this scheme from 2020-21 to 2024-25 total Rs. 10.85 crores.
* The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), providing financial aid to states/UTs and NGOs.
* The funds allocated for NAPDDR from 2020-21 to 2024-25 are Rs. 965 crores, with Rs. 777.19 crores released.
* The "National Fund for Control of Drug Abuse," managed by the Department of Revenue, funds activities related to combating illicit drug traffic, treating addicts, and public education, with Rs. 2.58 crores released from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
* **Amendments to NDPS Act:**
* In the last five years, 14 substances have been classified as Narcotic Drugs and 29 as Psychotropic Substances under the NDPS Act, 1985.
* 28 Precursor Chemicals are notified as Controlled Substances under the Regulation of Controlled Substances Order, 2013, under the NDPS Act, 1985.
* Continuous efforts are underway to include new psychoactive substances and precursor chemicals under the NDPS Act and regulations.
Impact Analysis:
* **State Governments/Union Territories:**
* Impact: Affected by the allocation of funds for narcotics control and expected to strengthen enforcement capabilities. Also impacted by changes in substances classified under the NDPS Act.
* Action Required: Utilize allocated funds effectively to combat drug trafficking and implement relevant regulations concerning newly classified substances.
* **Law Enforcement Agencies (including Narcotics Control Bureau):**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and enforcing the NDPS Act and utilizing funds to control drug abuse. Impacted by changes in substances classified under the NDPS Act.
* Action Required: Adapt enforcement strategies to address newly classified substances and precursor chemicals; effectively utilize resources to combat drug trafficking.
* **Non-Governmental Organizations/Voluntary Organizations:**
* Impact: Eligible for financial assistance under NAPDDR for drug demand reduction activities.
* Action Required: Implement drug demand reduction programs and utilize financial assistance effectively.
* **Individuals/Public:**
* Impact: Affected by the government's efforts to control drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
* Action Required: Awareness of drug-related issues, support for drug demand reduction programs, and compliance with the NDPS Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985: Indian law that prohibits the manufacturing, possession, sale, purchase, transport, storage, and consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Kerala: A state in India, specifically mentioned in the context of cases registered under the NDPS Act.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for internal security, including narcotics control.
National Crime Records Bureau: Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data.
Narcotics Control Bureau: The law enforcement agency in India responsible for combating drug trafficking and illegal substance abuse.
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction: A plan implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to reduce drug demand.
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment: A department of the Indian government responsible for social welfare, including drug demand reduction.
National Fund for Control of Drug Abuse: A fund established by the Department of Revenue to combat illicit drug traffic and address related issues.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. *131
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29TH JULY, 2025/ SRAVANA 7, 1947 (SAKA)
CASES UNDER NDPS ACT
*131. SHRI K C VENUGOPAL:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the number of cases registered under Narcotics Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, during the last three years, State-
wise including Kerala;
(b) the details regarding rate of conviction in these cases during the said
periods, State-wise, including Kerala;
(c) the details of fund allocated and released by the Government to check
illegal drug trafficking in the country; and
(d) whether the Government plan to amend the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act so as to strengthen the legal
framework against drug trafficking and substance abuse in the country, if
so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI NITYANAND RAI)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.-2-
L.S.S.Q. NO. *131 FOR 29.07.2025
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO- *131
FOR 29.07.2025 REGARDING CASES UNDER NDPS ACT
(a) & (b): As per latest data published by National Crime Records Bureau
(NCRB) pertaining to the year 2022, the number of cases registered (CR)
under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 and
rate of conviction (CVR) during 2020, 2021 & 2022, State-wise including
State of Kerala is at Annexure-I.
(c): The Government of India had introduced a scheme on 24.10.2004
“Assistance to States & UTs for Narcotics Control” to finance State &
UTs Governments in an effort to strengthen their enforcement capabilities
for combating illicit trafficking in NDPS. The scheme is implemented by
Ministry of Home Affairs and Narcotics Control Bureau. The scheme is
being continued since then. The scheme has further been extended from
2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs. 50 crores. The funds released
under the scheme for financial years 2020-21 to 2024-25 is Rs.10.85
crores.
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment also
implementing National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)
under which financial assistance is provided to State Government/ UTs
and Non-Governmental Organisation/ Voluntary Organisation. The funds-3-
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allocated for NAPDDR for financial year 2020-21 to 2024-25 is Rs.965
crores and fund released is 777.19 crores.
The Department of Revenue has established the "National Fund for
Control of Drug Abuse" to cover the costs associated with fighting the
illicit traffic in narcotic drugs, treating addicts, and educating the public
about drug misuse, among other things. The fund released under the
scheme during 2020-21 to 2024-25 is Rs.2.58 crores.
(d): In the last five years 14 substances as Narcotic Drugs and 29
Substances as Psychotropic Substances have been notified under NDPS
Act, 1985. Further, 28 Precursor Chemicals have also been notified as
Controlled Substances in Regulation of Controlled Substances Order, 2013
under NDPS Act, 1985. Continuous efforts are being made to bring such
new psychoactive substances and precursor chemicals under NDPS Act
and regulations to widen the range and scope of substances for
controlling the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic
substances and precursor chemicals.
******LS SQ No. *131 for 29.07.2025
Annexure-I
Number of Cases Registered (CR) and Conviction Rate (CVR) under Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substance (NDPS) Act, 1985 during 2020, 2021 & 2022, State-wise including
State of Kerala
Year-wise
SL State/UT 2020 2021 2022
CR CVR CR CVR CR CVR
1 Andhra Pradesh 866 12.7 1635 25.4 1391 6.1
2 Arunachal Pradesh 132 0.0 264 16.7 306 20.8
3 Assam 983 6.8 2291 7.5 2902 29.5
4 Bihar 964 76.9 1469 84.6 1823 81.2
5 Chhattisgarh 875 70.0 1123 63.0 1155 59.7
6 Goa 147 29.6 121 51.9 153 62.5
7 Gujarat 308 44.4 461 33.3 508 25.0
8 Haryana 3060 44.1 2741 57.0 3815 49.0
9 Himachal Pradesh 1538 30.6 1537 31.0 1516 38.4
10 Jharkhand 415 45.6 609 65.4 464 48.6
11 Karnataka 4054 90.3 5787 93.0 6399 89.9
12 Kerala 4968 97.1 5695 98.9 26619 99.4
13 Madhya Pradesh 3155 81.1 4068 86.6 4811 81.4
14 Maharashtra 4714 94.6 10087 61.0 13830 71.1
15 Manipur 304 56.3 354 18.5 518 58.8
16 Meghalaya 76 81.3 69 64.3 116 61.1
17 Mizoram 97 100.0 122 96.4 245 95.8
18 Nagaland 115 97.4 154 94.9 242 58.7
19 Odisha 1179 3.0 1642 25.7 1891 8.8
20 Punjab 6909 67.2 9972 77.9 12442 79.2
21 Rajasthan 2743 75.6 2989 72.7 3821 75.8
22 Sikkim 19 66.7 52 0.0 41 0.0
23 Tamil Nadu 5403 78.2 6852 82.9 10385 81.3
24 Telangana 509 23.8 1346 25.6 1279 27.4
25 Tripura 307 11.1 357 10.5 562 11.7
26 Uttar Pradesh 10852 86.1 10432 85.4 11541 83.3
27 Uttarakhand 1282 81.6 1762 77.9 1440 76.1
28 West Bengal 1626 7.8 1890 2.9 1608 27.2
29 A&N Islands 55 92.3 28 54.2 52 28.1
30 Chandigarh 134 67.1 89 75.6 182 83.1
31 D&N Haveli and Daman & Diu 5 - 6 66.7 11 0.0
32 Delhi 748 55.6 566 65.5 1179 70.0
33 Jammu & Kashmir 1222 15.7 1681 41.3 1837 41.3
34 Ladakh 2 - 5 - 8 100.0
35 Lakshadweep 4 - 3 - 3 100.0
36 Puducherry 36 - 72 - 141 100.0
Source : NCRB