**Executive Summary**
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will chair the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on June 26, 2026, in New Delhi to review national efforts against drug trafficking. The meeting involves the release of the "Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029)" and the launch of a campaign to destroy over 200,000 kg of seized drugs. Key objectives include strengthening inter-agency coordination and implementing a three-year roadmap to achieve a drug-free India.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Strategic Framework and Reports**
* **Vision Document (2026-2029):** Launch of a shared roadmap focusing on demand-reduction, supply-reduction, and harm-reduction.
* **NCB Annual Report 2025:** Official release of the yearly report detailing the bureau's activities and progress.
* **Defined Targets:** The Vision Document establishes specific responsibilities, timelines, and measurable targets for all stakeholders.
**Operational Initiatives**
* **Drug Disposal Campaign:** Launch of the "Online Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign" to destroy 2,09,500 kg of drugs valued at ₹6,000 crore.
* **Infrastructure Expansion:** Inauguration of two new Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal offices in Jammu and Guwahati.
* **Enforcement Focus:** Emphasis on network-centric enforcement, tackling darknet-enabled trafficking, and addressing the challenges of synthetic drugs.
**Public Health and Coordination**
* **Rehabilitation:** Planned expansion of the reach of treatment and rehabilitation centers for drug users.
* **Inter-agency Collaboration:** Integration of 44 Central Ministries/Departments and 108 representatives from State Governments and law enforcement agencies.
* **Policy Stance:** Reinforcement of the government’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ against drug trafficking.
**Impact Analysis**
**Central Ministries and Departments**
**Impact**
They are integrated into a network-centric enforcement approach requiring synchronized efforts across 44 different units.
**Action Required**
Collaborate on policy formulation and institutional strengthening according to the responsibilities defined in the Vision Document (2026-2029).
**State Governments and Drug Law Enforcement Agencies**
**Impact**
Agencies will gain increased regional support through new zonal offices and a unified framework for drug destruction.
**Action Required**
Participate in the high-level review and execute the destruction of seized narcotics in accordance with the law during the Fortnight Campaign.
**Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)**
**Impact**
The organization will see an expansion of its physical infrastructure and a formalization of its guiding frameworks for the next three years.
**Action Required**
Organize the 10th Apex-Level Meeting and oversee the implementation of the new three-year roadmap for narcotics control.
Key Entities Referenced
Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD): A high-level coordination mechanism that brings together central ministries, state governments, and law enforcement agencies to combat the drug menace in India.
Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029): A guiding policy framework and roadmap for demand-reduction, supply-reduction, and harm-reduction strategies over a three-year period.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): The primary central law enforcement and intelligence agency responsible for drug law enforcement and coordinating narcotics control actions.
Online Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign: A specific nationwide initiative launched to facilitate the large-scale destruction of seized narcotics worth approximately ₹6,000 crore.
Zero Tolerance Policy: The overarching strategic commitment of the government to eliminate drug trafficking and achieve the vision of a drug-free India.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation,
Shri Amit Shah to chair 10th Apex-Level Meeting
of NCORD on Friday, 26 June 2026 in New Delhi
Union Home Minister will also release the “Vision Document
on Narcotics Control (2026-2029)” & “NCB Annual Report-
2025”
Vision Document will serve as a guiding framework for
realizing PM Modi’s vision of a drug-free India
Shri Amit Shah will launch the Online Drug Disposal Fortnight
Campaign to facilitate the destruction of 2,09,500 kg of drugs
worth ₹6,000 crore
Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate NCB Zonal offices in Jammu &
Guwahati
High Level meeting to review & assess collective national
effort to combat Drug menace
Posted On: 24 JUN 2026 2:33PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah will chair the 10th Apex-Level
Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on Friday, 26 June 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New
Delhi. The meeting, being organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will play a crucial role in
further strengthening the government’s efforts to achieve PM Modi’s vision of a drug-free India. It will
bring together key stakeholders from 44 Central Ministries and Departments, along with 108
representatives from State Governments and Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in hybrid mode.
On the occasion, Union Home Minister will release the “Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-
2029). Prepared through wide-ranging consultations with concerned Central Government Departments,
Drug Law Enforcement Agencies and other stakeholders, the Vision Document will provide a shared
roadmap for addressing the demand-reduction, supply-reduction and harm-reduction aspects of the drug
menace. The roadmap which envisages network centric enforcement approach, also includes the actions to
be taken to meet the challenges of synthetic drugs, darknet-enabled trafficking, keeping youth away from
drugs, expanding the reach of treatment and rehabilitation centres for drug users, among other measures in
a coordinated and sustained manner over the next three years. This document clearly definesresponsibilities, timelines and measurable targets for all stakeholders while integrating enforcement,
demand reduction, rehabilitation, public awareness, capacity building, and inter-agency coordination. This
Vision Document will serve as a guiding framework for policy formulation, implementation and
institutional strengthening across the country to curb the menace of drugs.
Shri Amit Shah will also release NCB Annual Report- 2025 and inaugurate the newly built NCB Zonal
offices in Jammu and Guwahati. The Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign, a special drive to destroy
narcotics. During the fortnight, approximately 2,09,500 kg of drugs worth ₹6,000 crore are expected to be
destroyed across India, in accordance with the law, by various Central and State law-enforcement
agencies.
The meeting will provide a platform for a comprehensive review and assessment of the collective efforts
undertaken by all concerned stakeholders in combating the drug menace in the country. The deliberations
will enable the participating States, departments and agencies to move forward with renewed vigour and
commitment towards achieving the goal of effective narcotics control. While underscoring the need for a
whole-of-government approach to effectively combating the drug menace in the country, the high-level
meeting will deliberate on key issues relating to effectively combat drug trafficking & drug abuse across
the country over the next three years.
This meeting is expected to reinforce the Government’s ‘Zero Tolerance Policy’ against drug trafficking in
the country as emphasized by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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