HM Amit Shah to open NCB zonal office in Srinagar

To chair Narco Coordination Centre meet on July 18

Tribune News Service

Updated At : 01:07 PM Jul 16, 2024 IST

New Delhi, July 15

Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 7th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on July 18. On the occasion, he will also will launch the national narcotics helpline, ‘MANAS’ (Madak padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra), and inaugurate the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Office in Srinagar.

The meeting is aimed at coordinating and synergising the efforts of various Central and state government agencies involved in countering drug trafficking and abuse in India.

The NCORD mechanism was formed in 2016 for better coordination between states and Ministry of Home Affairs.

It has been further strengthened through a four-tier system in 2019.

The Ministry of Home Affairs plans to achieve the goal of a drug-free India by 2047 through a three-point strategy – strengthening of institutional structure, coordination among all narco agencies and extensive public awareness campaign.

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