Steps to prevent illicit trafficking of narcotics (Vision Document 2026-2029, NDPS/PITNDPS enforcement, NCORD/JCC, financial investigations, capacity building, international cooperation)

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) outlined government steps to prevent illicit trafficking of narcotics. The actions are built around enforcement under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 and preventive action under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act, 1988, supported by coordination mechanisms such as NCORD and JCC. MHA also highlighted financial investigation, capacity building, and international cooperation.

What happened: announced measures and operational tools

MHA stated that the government released a Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029) and linked it to enforcement, coordination, financial-investigation emphasis, capacity building, and international cooperation. MHA described the Vision Document as a 3-year road map with priorities and time-bound targets meant for multiple stakeholders involved in controlling drug trafficking and drug abuse.

Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029) and whole-of-government/society approach

MHA announced the release of the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029) on 26.06.2026. MHA stated that the Vision Document is a 3-year road map with clear priorities and time-bound targets for various stakeholders to control drugs using a ‘Whole-of-Government’ and ‘Whole-of-Society’ approach.

Enforcement under NDPS and preventive detention under PITNDPS