India, Jan. 9 -- New Delhi [India] January 9 (ANI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday directed all central and state government departments to prepare a clear roadmap by March 31, 2026, in line with their respective responsibilities to combat the growing drug menace in the country.

He also called for the establishment of a robust monitoring mechanism to ensure focused and time-bound action.

Shah made the direction while chairing the 9th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi.

As per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Home Minister announced that "from March 31, 2026, a three-year collective nationwide campaign would be launched against drug abuse."

"Under this campaign, the working methodolo...