First Regional Anti-Narcotics Conference of North Eastern States Begins in Nagaland

IN NEWS: First Regional Anti-Narcotics Conference of North Eastern States Begins in Nagaland

ANALYSIS

1. What is in News?

• The first Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces of the eight North Eastern States and West Bengal has begun at the Nagaland Police Complex, Chümoukedima.
• Organised by Nagaland Police in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ mission.

2. Key Focus Areas of the Conference (As per Input)

1. Supply Reduction
2. Enforcement Strengthening
3. Rehabilitation Measures
4. De-Addiction Strategies

3. Key Statements Highlighted

1. Rupin Sharma, DGP Nagaland:
   • Emphasised that the North East is a critical front in India’s anti-drug efforts.
   • Pointed out unique regional challenges in curbing drug trafficking.
   • Called for:
     • Policy-level reforms
     • Amendments to the NDPS Act, 1985
     • Establishment of a dedicated Northeast Anti-Drug Trafficking Agency
2. Anurag Garg, DG NCB:
   • Stressed on strong coordination between central and state enforcement, intelligence, and security agencies.
   • Highlighted the growing drug crisis requiring integrated efforts.

4. Participants (As per Input)

• Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Police departments from:
  • All eight North-Eastern States
  • West Bengal

5. Static Information (Relevant for UPSC)

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)

• Apex federal agency for drug law enforcement.
• Functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Coordinates among central and state agencies on drug trafficking control.

NDPS Act, 1985 (Mentioned in Input)

• Main legislation regulating narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
• Provides provisions for:
  • Control and regulation
  • Punishment for drug trafficking
  • Preventive detention in certain cases
• Amendments are periodically proposed to strengthen enforcement.

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

• National mission focusing on drug demand reduction.
• Encompasses awareness campaigns, rehabilitation, and community outreach.

Updated – 14 Nov 2025 | 06:55 AM | News Source: NewsOnAir