Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Amit Shah Announces Nationwide Anti-Drug Campaign
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, announced a big plan to fight against drugs all over India.
This plan will start on March 31 and will last for three years.
The goal is to make India free from drugs.
Shah said that everyone needs to work together to stop the people who make and sell drugs.
He also said that we need to help the people who are addicted to drugs.
The government will make sure that all the necessary steps are taken to achieve this goal.
Shah also inaugurated a new office of the Narcotics Control Bureau in Amritsar.
He said that the fight against drugs is very important because it affects the health and future of the young people in India.
Amit Shah announced a three-year nationwide campaign against drugs starting March 31, 2026.
The campaign aims to make India drug-free and protect the youth from drug abuse.
Shah directed all departments to prepare a roadmap and establish a monitoring mechanism by March 31.
The government will take a collective and ruthless approach towards the drug supply chain and a humane approach towards harm reduction.
Shah inaugurated a new Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) office in Amritsar during the announcement.
- Who
- Amit Shah, Central ministries, state governments, drug law enforcement agencies
- What
- Announcement of a three-year nationwide anti-drug campaign
- When
- January 9, 2026, campaign starts March 31, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To combat the drug menace and protect the youth
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Date
- January 9, 2026
- Chaired by
- Amit Shah
- Attendees
- Central ministries, state governments, drug law enforcement agencies
- Campaign Duration
- Three years
- Start Date
- March 31, 2026
- Objective
- Make India drug-free
Sources
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