**Press Release Summary: Union Home Minister Greetings on NCB Raising Day**
**Date of Release:** March 17, 2026
**Origin:** Ministry of Home Affairs, PIB Delhi
**Release ID:** 2241031
On March 17, 2026, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, extended formal greetings to the personnel of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in observance of their Raising Day.
In a statement shared via the social media platform X (@AmitShah), the Home Minister characterized the NCB as a premier agency essential to protecting the nation's youth from drug abuse. He highlighted the agency's proficiency in fulfilling its responsibilities and noted its significant role in advancing the Prime Minister’s vision of a "drug-free India."
The Minister emphasized the following key points regarding the NCB:
* **Operational Excellence:** The agency is credited with shouldering its responsibilities with "deftness."
* **Strategic Vision:** The NCB is actively working toward the national goal of a drug-free India at a "remarkable pace."
* **National Recognition:** The dedication and patriotism of NCB personnel were formally saluted by the Union government.
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Key Entities Referenced
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): India's premier drug law enforcement and intelligence agency responsible for combating drug trafficking and shielding youth from drug abuse.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The primary central ministry responsible for internal security and the administrative oversight of the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Drug-free India: A national strategic vision and goal aimed at eliminating narcotics trafficking and drug consumption within the country.
Shri Amit Shah: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who leads the government's initiatives in internal security and drug control.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, extends warm
greetings to the NCB personnel on their Raising
Day
A premier agency dedicated to shielding our youth from
drugs, NCB shoulders responsibility with deftness
NCB is advancing Modi Ji's vision of drug-free India at
remarkable pace
Nation salutes their dedication and patriotism
Posted On: 17 MAR 2026 11:21AM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, extended warm greetings to the
personnel of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on the occasion of their Raising Day today.
In a post on X, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, “Warm greetings to NCB personnel on their
Raising Day. A premier agency dedicated to shielding our youth from drugs, NCB shoulders responsibility
with deftness and is advancing Modi Ji's vision of drug-free India at remarkable pace. Nation salutes their
dedication and patriotism.”
Warm greetings to NCB personnel on their Raising Day.
A premier agency dedicated to shielding our youth from drugs, NCB shoulders
responsibility with deftness and is advancing Modi Ji's vision of drug-free India at
remarkable pace. Nation salutes their dedication and patriotism.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 17, 2026
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