Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 11th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
This report details the strengthening of the four-tier Narco-Coordination (NCORD) mechanism to enhance inter-ministerial and inter-agency efforts against drug trafficking. Published on August 11, 2026, it outlines the transition to a structured platform for monitoring, intelligence sharing, and policy formulation. Key developments include the creation of the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029) and the establishment of several digital monitoring and support portals.
Key Points / Main Content
Structural Framework
Established a restructured four-tier NCORD mechanism comprising Apex, Executive, State, and District levels.
Provided an institutionalized platform for coordination between Central Ministries, State Governments, and enforcement agencies.
Focused on monitoring drug trafficking, precursor diversion, demand reduction, and rehabilitation.
Operational Achievements
Conducted 10 Apex and 7 Executive meetings to guide policy formulation and review the narcotics control framework.
Held 272 State-level and 16,187 District-level meetings to monitor drug trafficking trends at the grassroots level.
Facilitated joint operations and strengthened cooperation among agencies to improve enforcement outcomes.
Strategic Initiatives and Digital Tools
Vision Document (2026–2029): Drafted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) using inputs from NCORD meetings.
NCORD Portal: Serves as a Knowledge Management System (KMS) and a repository for all anti-drug abuse initiatives.
MANAS: A 24x7 toll-free helpline (1933) for reporting and information.
NIDAAN Portal: A national integrated database specifically for arrested narco-offenders.
Mission SPANDAN: A partnership initiative with spiritual institutions to spread awareness regarding drug abuse.
Impact Analysis
Enforcement Agencies (NCB and Police)Impact
Agencies benefit from improved intelligence sharing, a centralized database of offenders (NIDAAN), and a structured platform for joint operations across state lines.
Action Required
Must utilize the NCORD portal for data management and regularly review the implementation of directions from committee meetings.
Central and State GovernmentsImpact
Governments gain a unified framework for policy review and the ability to monitor narcotics control efforts from the national to the district level.
Action Required
Coordinate across ministries to align with the Vision Document (2026–2029) and ensure the consistent conduct of tier-specific meetings.
Spiritual Institutions and General PublicImpact
The public gains access to support via the MANAS helpline, while spiritual institutions are integrated into the national awareness strategy through Mission SPANDAN.
Action Required
Spiritual institutions are encouraged to partner with the government to drive awareness campaigns and community rehabilitation efforts.
Key Entities Referenced
Narco-Coordination (NCORD) mechanism: A restructured four-tier institutional platform (Apex, Executive, State, and District levels) for inter-agency coordination to monitor drug trafficking and rehabilitation.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): The primary enforcement agency responsible for drafting the national vision document and managing the total Knowledge Management System for narcotics control.
Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029): A policy document drafted by the NCB to guide future narcotics control frameworks and strategic operations.
Madak-Padarth Nished Asoochna Kendra (MANAS): A 24x7 toll-free helpline (1933) established under the NCORD mechanism for reporting and intelligence regarding drug abuse.
National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-Offenders (NIDAAN): An integrated portal and database created to track arrested narcotics offenders and enhance intelligence sharing among enforcement agencies.
Ministry of Home Affairs
STRENGTHENING NARCO COORDINATION
CENTRE
प्रव तथ: 11 AUG 2026 4:06PM by PIB Delhi
Government has strengthened inter-ministerial and inter-agency coordination through restructured 4-tier
(Apex, Executive, State & District level) Narco-Coordination (NCORD) mechanism by inclusion of
various stakeholders at all four levels. It provides a structured, institutionalized platform for coordination
among Central Ministries, State Governments and enforcement agencies for monitoring drug trafficking,
precursor diversion,
demand reduction and rehabilitation, resulting in improved enforcement outcomes and intelligence-
sharing. NCORD has been consistently active and functional at the Apex, Executive, State and District
levels. So far, 10 Apex NCORD meetings and 7 Executive NCORD meetings have been held to guide
policy formulation, enhance inter-ministerial coordination and review the overall narcotics control
framework. At the operational level, 272 State NCORD meetings and 16,187 District NCORD meetings
have been conducted across the country, enabling coordinated enforcement action, intelligence sharing and
regular monitoring of drug trafficking trends at the grassroots level. These meetings have strengthened
cooperation among agencies, facilitated joint operations and supported focused interventions against drug
trafficking networks operating across States. The status of implementation of directions of NCORD
Committee meetings are regularly reviewed for further necessary action. Inputs of these NCORD meetings
have been proved useful in drafting the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029) by Narcotics
Control Bureau (NCB). Further, an NCORD Portal has been created to act as a platform for all drug and
NCB related information and also as a total Knowledge Management System (KMS) for all four tiers of
the NCORD mechanism. It also acts as a repository of information on the anti-drug abuse initiatives of the
Government of India. In
addition, initiatives like Madak-Padarth Nished Asoochna Kendra (MANAS) - 24x7 toll-free helpline
(1933), National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-Offenders (NIDAAN) portal, Mission
SPANDAN– Partnership with spiritual institutions for awareness have emerged out of NCORD
mechanism.
This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a written
reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
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