- All concerned departments should launch campaigns to eliminate the entire drug racket.
- Anti-drug committees will be formed in educational institutions.
To make Madhya Pradesh drug-free, several departments of the state government have launched a joint campaign and initially, anti-drug committees will be formed in higher educational institutions with more than 500 students, involving teachers, parents, students, higher education, social justice departments and police. Chief Secretary Shri Ashok Barnwal was reviewing the fifth state-level NCORD meeting at the Secretariat on Thursday. Director General of Police Shri Kailash Makwana, Additional Chief Secretaries of various departments, Principal Secretaries, Heads of Narcotics Department and senior officers of the police department were present in the meeting.
Chief Secretary Mr. Barnwal said in the meeting that just as Naxalism has been eradicated in the state, in the same way, to eliminate the entire racket of illegal drugs in the next two-three years, the concerned departments should seriously launch such a campaign which will send a clear message to all sections of the society. All the departments will set their internal targets and prepare an action plan for the three-year special campaign. The Chief Secretary directed to strengthen the information system to dismantle the drug network and to ensure better coordination between the Narcotics Vertical, SIB and the local police.
- Madhya Pradesh ranks first in drug destruction, 2,74,405 kg of drugs destroyed in two years
Chief Secretary Shri Barnwal expressed satisfaction over Madhya Pradesh being at the first position in the country in drug destruction action. It was informed in the meeting that a total of 144025 kg of opium, morphine, codeine etc. in 2073 cases in the year 2025 and a total of 130380 kg of narcotics in 2756 cases till 30th September in the year 2026 have been destroyed. It was informed in the meeting that to destroy the drug network, all the concerned departments have coordinated and till 30th September this year, 50933 kg of narcotics have been seized from 4091 accused in 2986 NDPS cases.
- Madhya Pradesh is in the top 2 in the country in the drug de-addiction campaign, a drug-free school campaign should be launched.
Chief Secretary Mr. Barnwal expressed satisfaction with Madhya Pradesh ranking among the top two in the country in the drug de-addiction campaign and praised all the concerned departments. He directed that government and non-government educational institutions launch the Drug-Free School Campaign. He said that anti-drug committees should be formed in institutions with more than 500 students and teachers should be made aware. An information system should be developed in which the identities of students and teachers providing information will be kept confidential. The beat in-charge of the local police station will be the nodal officer for these committees. He also directed that the Narcotics Department’s helpline number 1933 be widely publicized for reporting drug abuse. He directed the Social Justice Department to receive proposals from districts without de-addiction centers by October 31st and ensure that de-addiction centers are established in all districts of the state. Currently, 31 de-addiction centers are operated by the Social Justice Department and 10 by the Health Department.
- 18 secret drug laboratories destroyed
The meeting was informed that the NCB’s National Narcotics Helpline, Manas Portal 1933, is being operated in the state. Secret information related to narcotics is being received on this portal. A total of 811 complaints were received in the state in 2025-2026. During this period, the Madhya Pradesh Police, NCB, DRI, and CBN took effective action and dismantled 18 clandestine drug laboratories in the state.
- Assets worth Rs 446 crore attached in NDPS cases
It was informed in the meeting that strict action has been taken against those involved in the illegal drug trade in Madhya Pradesh. Action has been taken to attach property worth Rs 300 crore in 54 NDPS cases in 2025 and Rs 146 crore in 38 cases in 2026. As of September 2026, 201 special NDPS trial cases have been monitored. During the same period, convictions have been achieved in 8 of the cases pending in the courts.
To prevent the diversion of precursors used in chemical factories operating in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Secretary Mr. Barnwal directed the Industries, Labor, Health, and Home Departments to develop an action plan, establish a monitoring system, or special squads, and share lists of industrial clusters and associations to take action against violations. He also directed computerization to integrate the licensing process and conduct continuous testing of the supply and distribution of medicines such as codeine-based cough syrups. It was informed at the meeting that information on drug-free zones declared by the Social Justice Department should be shared with the Collector and Superintendent of Police. Chief Secretary Mr. Barnwal directed the FSL to develop an action plan to obtain test reports on samples sent under the NDPS Act within 15 days.
Chief Secretary Shri Barnwal directed the Food and Drug Administration Department to coordinate with the Central Government and obtain information about the production and distribution network of codeine based cough syrup in the state and monitor it continuously. He directed to strengthen the information system and increase the incentive amount and decentralize the rights of deposit from the state level to the district level.
It was reported in the meeting that 30,339 public awareness programs were organized in the state to discourage drug abuse, with approximately 25.8 million people participating. The campaign “Drug Se Door Hai Jaruri” also saw significant social participation, garnering over 580 million views on social media. During this period, approximately 10,000 youth were also involved in various sports activities.