NEW DELHI: Union dwelling minister Amit Shah stated on Saturday that darkish netcryptocurrency, on-line market and drones continue to be a problem for the nation and these have to be checked by strict measures. Chairing a regional convention on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ right here, Shah additionally asserted that the nation is not going to permit even a single kg of medicine to be smuggled in or in a foreign country.
He stated the federal government has not solely been profitable in eliminating many networks of medicine, however the terrorism linked with them too was additionally destroyed. He stated many circumstances of narco-terrorism have been busted in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh and these have been main achievements.
“The use of dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplace, drones continue to be a challenge for us even today,” he stated.
Shah stated a technical resolution to these issues have to be discovered via joint efforts by the states and the central authorities and technocrats for the nation’s safety and growth.
He stated the combat in opposition to medication has gained a brand new power beneath Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s management.
“In the last 10 years, there has been a seven-fold increase in the seizure of drugs which is a major achievement. The Modi government has given a strong message of destroying the entire ecosystem of drugs through strict action,” he stated.
The dwelling minister stated that in 2024, by seizing medication price Rs 16,914 crore, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and police throughout the nation took the most important motion in opposition to medication, which is a big step in making a drug-free society.
“No country can move forward on the path of development with a young generation suffering from drug addiction. It is our responsibility that we all fight this challenge together and make all efforts to win this battle,” he stated.
Shah stated that in 2004-14, a complete of three.63 kg of medicine have been seized whereas throughout 2014-24, altogether 24 lakh kg of medicine have been seized – a seven-fold improve as in contrast to the earlier decade.
He stated medication price Rs 8,150 crore have been disposed off in 2004-14 however in 2014-24, medication price Rs 54,851 crore have been destroyed -eight occasions greater than the earlier decade.
The convention, organized by the NCB, goals to tackle the rising concern of drug trafficking and its influence on nationwide safety, with a particular deal with eight states and Union Territories of northern India.
Shah additionally launched the drug disposal fortnight ranging from Saturday to January 25. He stated that in this era, one lakh kg of narcotics price Rs 8,600 crore will be destroyed.
The dwelling minister additionally inaugurated the brand new workplace complicated of the NCB’s Bhopal zonal unit and extension of the MANAS-2 helpline to all 36 states and UTs.
The primary focus of the convention is on the sharing of actual-time info from the National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ portal with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of states and UTs, evaluating the progress of states in combating drug trafficking, and assessing the effectiveness of the Narcotics Coordination Mechanism (NCORD).
Other points to be mentioned on the convention embody strengthening and enhancing the performance of State Forensic Science Laboratories (SFSLs), using the NIDAAN database to bolster efforts in opposition to drug trafficking, implementing provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT -NDPS) Act, establishing particular NDPS courts for the speedy trial of drug-associated circumstances, and fostering a Whole-of-Government method to guarantee complete collaboration amongst all businesses. to fight drug trafficking and abuse successfully.
Under the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has adopted a zero tolerance coverage in opposition to drug trafficking, an official launch stated.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is implementing a 3-pronged technique to obtain a drug-free India by 2047. This contains strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing coordination amongst narcotics businesses, and launching a public consciousness marketing campaign.
The convention is being attended by governors, lieutenant governors, chief ministers and senior officers from the eight collaborating states and UTs.
Senior officers from varied central ministries, departments, and legislation enforcement businesses additionally attended the convention.
