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Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for India to become narcotics-free
Home Minister Amit Shah says India’s next focus is tackling drugs after what he described as progress in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeast and areas affected by left-wing extremism.
He said the government aims to make the country narcotics-free by December 31, 2029.
Shah called on police forces across India to take part in the government’s anti-drug plan.
A nationwide motorcycle rally against drugs has set off, with riders from states, union territories and central police forces heading to Kevadia, Gujarat.
Shah also said 2026 was significant for police, citing the end of violent Naxalism, and thanked forces involved in the fight against it.
The drug campaign is the government’s next stated priority, while events in Kevadia on October 31 will include people from districts affected by left-wing extremism.
Amit Shah said India aims to become free of narcotics by Dec. 31, 2029.
The Union home minister said the Home Ministry would focus on tackling drugs for the rest of 2026 and the following three years.
At a Police Commemoration Day event in New Delhi, Shah urged police forces nationwide to take part in the “nasha-mukt Bharat” roadmap.
He also flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally themed “fight against drugs.”
The rally’s participants are due to reach Kevadia, Gujarat, for the Ekta Diwas parade on Oct. 31.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah set the target. He called on police forces across India to take part in the effort.
- What
- India aims to become narcotics-free by Dec. 31, 2029.
- When
- Shah announced the target on Wednesday, at an event reported on Oct. 21, 2026. The deadline is Dec. 31, 2029.
- Where
- The announcement was made in New Delhi.
- Why
- Shah said the Home Ministry was turning its focus to the drug menace after peace had been established in three primary hotspots.
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Shah announced the target at a Police Commemoration Day event in New Delhi.
Shah flagged off a nationwide motorcycle rally themed “fight against drugs.
Rally participants are due to reach Kevadia, Gujarat, for the Ekta Diwas parade.
India’s target date to become narcotics-free.
- Target date
- Dec. 31, 2029
- Announcement location
- New Delhi
- Rally destination
- Kevadia, Gujarat
- Rally participants
- Five riders each from 36 states and union territories and 9 CAPFs
- Rally theme
- Fight against drugs
What people are saying
Their participation will underline the resilience of communities that have endured conflict and highlight the role of cultural expression in strengthening national integration,