Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh Unveils Plan to Become Drug-Free by 2029
Officials in Madhya Pradesh want the state to be free of illegal drugs by the end of 2029.
Central and state agencies met to discuss how to reach that goal.
The Narcotics Control Bureau presented a plan called “Detect, Disrupt, and Destroy.”
It aims to break up whole drug networks, including the people who supply and finance them.
The plan also calls for watching areas where opium is grown and taking action against habitual offenders.
Agencies want to use data and AI and keep watch on online drug sales and payments.
They also plan to shut down illegal drug-making labs.
The roadmap includes 100,000 volunteers to help with drug de-addiction.
Officials said government departments and citizens should work together.
Central and state agencies discussed a strategy to make Madhya Pradesh drug- and narcotics-free by December 31, 2029.
The Narcotics Control Bureau presented a plan based on detecting, disrupting, and destroying drug networks.
The strategy targets suppliers, financiers, handlers, and cartels, not only couriers, and seeks to eliminate 100 major drug-mafia figures by 2029.
Officials called for surveillance of opium-producing areas, action against habitual offenders, and faster confiscation of illegal assets under the SAFEMA Act.
The roadmap also includes AI and data analysis, darknet and crypto monitoring, dismantling illegal drug labs, and deploying 100,000 de-addiction volunteers.
- Who
- Central and state agencies, including the Narcotics Control Bureau, Madhya Pradesh Police, and officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- What
- Officials discussed a plan to make Madhya Pradesh drug- and narcotics-free by December 31, 2029.
- When
- The meeting was held on Saturday; the stated target date is December 31, 2029.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To curb narcotics smuggling and dismantle drug networks across the state.
- Target
- Make Madhya Pradesh drug- and narcotics-free by December 31, 2029.
- Strategy
- “Detect, Disrupt, and Destroy.”
- Network focus
- Target suppliers, financiers, handlers, and cartels, as well as couriers.
- Major figures
- The roadmap sets a target of eliminating 100 major interstate and international drug-mafia figures by 2029.
- Volunteers
- Deploy 100,000 Nasha Mukti Mitras, or drug-de-addiction volunteers.
- Opium areas
- Special surveillance is planned for Madhya Pradesh's opium-producing regions.
- Other measures
- The roadmap includes monitoring darknet and crypto networks, controlling chemicals used to make synthetic drugs, and dismantling illegal drug labs.