Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled an ambitious plan to make India drug-free by 2029, focusing on securing the nation’s borders against the inflow and outflow of narcotics. Dubbed the “Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029” roadmap, the initiative aims to tackle the drug menace through a tripartite strategy: reducing supply, decreasing demand, and minimizing harm. Shah emphasized that the government has been actively running a coordinated campaign against drug networks since 2019, which has led to significant strides in combating the drug trade within and outside the country’s borders.
The roadmap highlights several key measures, including the establishment of the four-tier NCORD (National Coordination) mechanism and the creation of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces in every state and Union Territory. In addition, the government has launched a national rehabilitation helpline and the NIDAN database, which tracks narcotics offenders. Data-driven mapping of drug networks and hotspots forms another crucial element of the strategy, facilitating targeted actions against drug-related activities.
Shah shared statistics underscoring the effectiveness of these initiatives, revealing that enforcement agencies seized over 29,968 kg of synthetic drugs valued at more than ₹19,600 crore between 2020 and July 2026. The total seizures of narcotic and psychotropic substances reached an impressive 93.34 lakh kg from 2019 to July 2026. These figures illustrate the scale of the government’s efforts to curb drug trafficking and consumption.
In a further crackdown on the drug economy, authorities confiscated properties worth ₹1,841 crore across 3,016 cases between 2024 and June 2026. This move aims not just to apprehend those involved in drug trafficking but also to dismantle the financial networks that support these illegal activities. The government’s approach reflects a comprehensive strategy to tackle the problem from multiple angles, addressing both supply-side and demand-side factors.
Amit Shah’s announcement came during an official visit to Goa, which he had to cut short to return to Delhi after reviewing the state’s security preparedness. The launch of the Nasha Mukt Bharat 2029 roadmap underscores the Indian government’s commitment to eradicating the drug menace and ensuring a safer, drug-free future for its citizens.