Lok Sabha Question No. 1679 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-10
Subject: Narcotics Coordination Mechanism
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. K Sudhakar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1679

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026/ MAGHA 21, 1947 (SAKA)

## NARCOTICS COORDINATION MECHANISM

1679. DR. K SUDHAKAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  current  status  of  the  4-tier  Narco-Coordination  Centre  (NCORD) mechanism  and  its  effectiveness  in  facilitating  real-time  data  sharing between Central and State enforcement agencies;

(b) the details of the steps taken for inter-agency coordination between the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), State Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTF) and Border Guarding Forces to curb cross-border and inter-state drug smuggling;

(c) whether the Government has implemented a centralized digital database like NIDAAN (National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-offenders) to track repeat offenders across State lines;

(d) whether any financial or technical assistance is being provided to States reporting an 'alarming' rise in cases to modernize their narcotic wings and forensic laboratories; and

(e) the measures taken to integrate the ' Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan ' with law  enforcement  drives  to  ensure  that  the  crackdown  on  users  does  not adversely affect the de-addiction and rehabilitation goals?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) Government has strengthened inter-ministerial and inter-agency coordination through Narco-Coordination (NCORD) mechanism. It provides a structured,    institutionalized   platform   for   coordination   among   Central

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Ministries, State Governments and enforcement agencies for monitoring drug trafficking, precursor diversion, demand reduction and rehabilitation, resulting in improved  enforcement  outcomes  and  intelligence-sharing. NCORD has been consistently active and functional at the Apex, Executive, State and District levels. So far, 9 Apex NCORD meetings and 6 Executive NCORD meetings have been held to guide policy formulation, enhance interministerial coordination and review the overall narcotics control framework. At  the  operational  level,  253  State  NCORD  meetings  and  12,471  District NCORD  meetings  have  been  conducted  across  the  country,  enabling coordinated enforcement action, intelligence sharing and regular monitoring of  drug  trafficking  trends  at  the  grassroots  level.  These  meetings  have strengthened cooperation among agencies, facilitated joint operations and supported focused interventions against drug trafficking networks operating across States.

- (b) Government  has  taken  various  steps  for  inter-agency  coordination between  the  Narcotics  Control  Bureau  (NCB),  State  Anti-Narcotics  Task Forces (ANTF) and Border Guarding Forces to curb cross-border and interstate drug smuggling, some of which are as under: -
- (i) Anti-Narcotics  Task  Force  (ANTF)  has  been  established  in  all States/UTs,  which  also  serves  as  NCORD  secretariats  for  local enforcement.

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- (ii) Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) has been set up at the Centre and State level to oversee significant drug seizure investigations.
- (iii) NCB collaborates with other agencies like Navy, Coast Guard, Border Security  Force, and  State  ANTFs  to  carry  out  joint  anti-drug operations.
- (iv) A task force on Darknet and Crypto-Currency has been set up under the  MAC  mechanism  with  a  focus  on  monitoring  all  platforms facilitating  Narco-trafficking,  sharing  of  inputs  on  drug  trafficking amongst  Agencies/MAC  members,  interception  of  drug  networks, continuous capturing of trends, modus operandi & nodes with regular database updates and review of related rules & laws.
- (v) To enhance coordination with State Authorities, facilitate real-time intelligence sharing, for ensuring effective operational efficiency and to  improve  the  geographical  footprint  of  the  bureau,  NCB  has established Zonal Units in key border areas such as Srinagar, Siliguri, Agartala and Itanagar.
- (vi) The Government has approved establishment of Field Units of the NCB at Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Ferozepur (Punjab), Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Port Blair (Andamans & Nicobar Island), Dimapur (Nagaland),  Aizwal  (Mizoram),  Sriganganagar  (Rajasthan),  Madurai (Tamilnadu),  Mangalore  (Karnataka)  and  Nagpur  (Maharashtra)  for proactive enforcement and effective coordination.

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Furthermore, 4 Regional Office headed by Deputy Director General (Joint Secretary Level) has been established at Amritsar, Guwahati, Chennai and Ahmadabad to facilitate the coordination among Central and State agencies, Border Guarding Forces, etc.

- (vii) Border Guarding Forces and Railway Protection Force are empowered under the NDPS Act for enforcement at borders and rail routes.

(c) The  Government  has  implemented  a  centralized  digital  database, namely National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-Offenders (NIDAAN), developed  by  the  NCB  in  collaboration  with  the  Inter-Operable  Criminal Justice System (ICJS).

The  NIDAAN  portal  integrates  data  of  Narcotic  Drugs  and  Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) offenders arrested by all Drug Law Enforcement Agencies across the country, including information such as identity details, photographs,  fingerprints,  case  particulars  and  court-related  information. NIDAAN picks its data from all India E Prisons and the database of NCB. The database currently has 9.50 lakh searchable data of arrested and convicted persons under NDPS Act. This database is accessible up to the Police Station level and to authorized users of State/ UT Police and Crime Law Enforcement Agencies     (CLEAs).    NIDAAN     facilitates     and    assists

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investigating agencies  in opposing  bail, seeking  cancellation of bail, monitoring habitual offenders, and supports preparation of proposals under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances  (PITNDPS)  Act,  1988,  thereby  strengthening  coordinated  and proactive enforcement action.

(d) The Government has approved a scheme for Modernization of Forensic Capacities under which Rs. 420 crores have been approved for the component of  Modernization/  Upgradation  of  Forensic  Science  Laboratories  (FSLs)  in States/ Union territories. Further, under the scheme 'Assistance to States & UTs for Narcotics Control', financial assistance is being provided to eligible States  for  strengthening  enforcement  capabilities  for  combating  illicit trafficking in NDPS substances.

(e) Ministry  of  Social  Justice  and  Empowerment  (MoSJ&E)  is  the  Nodal Ministry  for  Drug  Demand  Reduction  in  the  country.  Nasha  Mukt  Bharat Abhiyaan  (NMBA)  and  National  Action  Plan  for  Drug  Demand  Reduction (NAPDDR) is being implemented by MoSJ&E throughout the country in close coordination  with  State  Government/  Union  Territories/  Non-Government Organisations and Voluntary Organisations, Government Hospitals etc. Some of the measures  taken under NMBA  and NAPDDR  and other agencies

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for  public  awareness,  rehabilitation  support  for  citizens  affected  by  the growing menace of substance use are as under: -

(i) NMBA being implemented in all districts of the country. Through various activities undertaken on ground has reached out to more-than 25.87 crore people  including  9.32  crore  youth,  6.35  crore  women  and  16.07  lakh educational institutions.

(ii) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) have been signed with Spiritual organizations to support NMBA and conduct mass awareness activities.

(iii) Government  is providing financial assistance to 349 Integrated Rehabilitation  Centers for  Addicts  (IRCAs),  45  Community based Peer Led Intervention (CPLI) Centers, 76 Outreach and Drop In Centers (ODICs), 154 Addiction  Treatment  Facilities  (ATFs),  145  District  De-addiction  Centres (DDACs) across the country.

(iv) A Toll-free Helpline No.14446 for de-addiction is operated for providing primary counseling and immediate assistance to persons seeking help.

(v) Madak-Padarth  Nished  Asoochna  Kendra  (MANAS)-  A  24x7  toll-free helpline (1933) has been established to report drug-related issues via calls, SMS, chatbot, email, or web.

(vi) To reduce demand, NCB has initiated Mission SPANDAN. MoU has been signed with 05 organizations to tackle drug abuse & addiction to Psychotropic substance through spiritual awareness & collective action.

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(vii) NCB signed a MoU with Central Board of Secondary Education on 03.09.2025. The objective of the MoU is to strengthen cooperation in the field of awareness program against drug abuse in CBSE affiliated schools.

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