Archive · 1 Dec 2025
India Faces Growing Drug Abuse Crisis
India is facing a big problem with drugs.
More and more people are using illegal drugs, and it's getting harder to stop them.
The drugs are coming from places like Myanmar and Afghanistan, and even from big international gangs.
The government has tried to stop drugs, but it's not working very well.
Some people think the government should make some drugs legal so that people can use them safely and get help if they need it.
But others think that would make the problem worse.
It's a very complicated issue.
Drug abuse in India has increased significantly, spreading from Punjab to other states like Kerala.
Synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine are replacing traditional drugs, making control more difficult.
International drug cartels are involved in drug production and trafficking in India, using advanced technologies and methods.
Drug seizures in 2024 amounted to Rs.25,330 crore, indicating a rise in drug use and trafficking.
The government has made statements about combating drug abuse but has not taken effective action on the ground.
- Who
- Indian government, drug cartels, international syndicates, and drug users
- What
- Increasing drug abuse and trafficking in India
- When
- Ongoing issue with significant events in 2016, 2017, 2024, and 2025
- Where
- Primarily in Punjab and Kerala, with national and international implications
- Why
- Complex factors including proximity to drug-producing regions, technological misuse, and ineffective policies
- Drug Seizures (2024)
- Rs.25,330 crore
- Drug-Related Deaths (2019)
- 58,000 in India
- Major Drug-Producing Regions
- Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent
- Synthetic Drugs
- Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Nitazenes
- NDPS Act
- Passed in 1985 to prohibit drug-related activities