NCB Raising Day: HM Amit Shah Praises ‘Remarkable Pace’ Of Anti-Drug Efforts

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday conveyed greetings to personnel of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on its Raising Day. He praised the agency’s steadfast efforts in safeguarding youth from the menace of narcotics.

Taking to X, Shah posted, “Warm greetings to NCB personnel on their Raising Day. A premier agency dedicated to shielding our youth from drugs, NCB shoulders responsibility with deftness and is advancing Modi Ji’s vision of drug-free India at remarkable pace. Nation salutes their dedication and patriotism.”

Marking 41 years of service, the Bureau reaffirmed its enduring commitment to dismantling trafficking syndicates, protecting communities, and reinforcing national anti-drug objectives.

Earlier this week, NCB Director General Anurag Garg met Sara Carter, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (USA), during the 69th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria. Both delegations agreed to intensify intelligence sharing to combat transnational drug cartels.

Officials emphasised real-time data exchange to enable swift, coordinated investigations across jurisdictions. They also decided to convene the Pillar III meeting of the US-India Counter Narcotics Working Group in April 2026.

To mark the occasion, the NCB organised a youth outreach and awareness programme at Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi.

The initiative aimed to sensitise students to the dangers of drug abuse and encourage active participation in prevention efforts.

Through such engagements, the Bureau continues to promote collective responsibility among enforcement agencies, youth, and citizens. It reiterated its resolve to build a resilient, drug-free society through sustained vigilance and public awareness.

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