NationalWednesday, 23 September 2026·The Hindu - National
Amit Shah sets 31 December 2029 target to uproot drug trade in India
At the 3rd National Conference of ANTF heads on 22 September 2026, Amit Shah set 31 December 2029 as the target to uproot drug trade from India.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 22 September 2026 in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force heads that India should uproot the drug trade by 31 December 2029.
Key specifics
- The conference was the 3rd National Conference of ANTF heads.
- The event was organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
- ANTF heads from 36 States and Union Territories attended the two-day conference.
- Shah cited the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act for stronger enforcement.
- The Vision Document 2026-2029 was described as a roadmap prepared after consultations with over 35 departments.
Exam lens
Question type: Internal security and narcotics control, ANTF, NCB, PITNDPS Act, Vision Document 2026-2029. TNPSC may ask the target date, the organising agency, and the legal tool named by the Home Minister.