- Comprehensive Action Plan to be Formulated for De-addiction
A meeting of the state-level NCORD (Narco Coordination Centre) committee was held today at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Shri Vikas Sheel. The meeting involved a thorough review of measures to effectively curb the illegal drug trade in the state, strengthen inter-departmental coordination, and assess de-addiction campaigns. The Chief Secretary directed the preparation of a vision document and a comprehensive action plan under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ (Drug-Free India) campaign.
- Directives to Prepare an Effective Roadmap for Drug Control
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary stated that a detailed roadmap for drug control should be prepared at both state and district levels. He directed that NCORD meetings be held regularly at these levels with a result-oriented approach. Instructions were issued to the Police and Excise departments to maintain special vigilance at state borders to prevent the trafficking of narcotics. Additionally, emphasis was placed on conducting special campaigns in educational institutions to raise awareness about the adverse effects of drugs.
- Actions by MANAS Portal and Anti-Narcotics Task Force
The meeting included a comprehensive review of the status of complaints received via the MANAS portal. Progress on the special fortnightly campaigns conducted between August 16, 2026, and September 25, 2026, was also assessed. Officials reported that the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) is continuously organizing awareness programs in schools and colleges and apprehending offenders involved in drug-related activities. Instructions have been issued to all schools, colleges, and universities to educate students about the harmful consequences of drug abuse as part of the action plan. Neha Champawat, Secretary of the Home Department, shared detailed information regarding NCORD through a presentation.
The meeting was attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Shri Arun Dev Gautam; Principal Secretary of the Home and Jail Department Smt. Niharika Barik Singh; Principal Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department Smt. Shahla Nigar; Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department Shri Siddharth Komal Pardeshi; Secretary of the School Education Department Dr. Kamalpreet Singh; and Secretary of the Health Department Shri Amit Kataria. Also present were senior officials from the Higher Education Department, Food and Drug Administration, Police Headquarters, Forest Department, Social Welfare Department, NCB, Department of Posts, and the AIDS Control Society, along with all Divisional Commissioners, as well as District Collectors and Superintendents of Police from various districts.