{
  "id": 6941129,
  "title": "Rajasthan To Launch Narcotics Control Vision 2026-29 As State Intensifies Crackdown On Drug Trafficking Networks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/rajasthan-to-launch-narcotics-control-vision-2026-29-as-state",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T14:04:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/rajasthan-to-launch-narcotics-control-vision-2026-29-as-state-intensifies-crackdown-on-drug-trafficking-networks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Rajasthan government is set to unveil a comprehensive Narcotics Control Vision from 2026 to 2029, aiming to intensify the crackdown on drug trafficking networks within the state. This strategic plan will focus on enforcement, intelligence-driven operations, combating precursor and synthetic drugs, addressing demand reduction, harm minimization, and enhancing collaboration among various agencies.\n\nDuring a recent meeting chaired by Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, officials were directed to collaborate effectively and ensure a coordinated response to the growing drug menace across Rajasthan. Srinivas emphasized the importance of strengthening scientific and forensic investigations in narcotics-related cases, as well as improving information-sharing among relevant departments.\n\nRajasthan has experienced a significant surge in the seizure of narcotic substances, particularly opium, doda poppy straw, and MD. The state currently leads the country in these drug seizures. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has already made substantial progress, seizing narcotics worth approximately Rs 730 crore and arresting 93 individuals accused of involvement in drug trafficking. Moreover, the task force has dismantled 34 manufacturing units producing methamphetamine diethylamide (MD), with the seized drugs subsequently destroyed.\n\nEnforcement agencies have registered 5,626 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against those accused of drug trafficking and sales. These figures underscore the scale of the crackdown and the commitment of Rajasthan authorities to combat the drug problem.\n\nThe proposed Narcotics Control Vision 2026-29 aims to address the drug issue from both supply and demand perspectives. It will prioritize synthetic drugs, precursor chemicals, intelligence sharing, forensic capabilities, and rigorous monitoring of enforcement measures. Additionally, the vision recognizes the significant role of the international border with Pakistan, where drug smuggling has been increasingly carried out using low-flying drones. The districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Anupgarh, and Sri Ganganagar, which border Pakistan, have witnessed a 45% increase in drug smuggling attempts between 2022 and 2024, highlighting the growing challenge of cross-border trafficking networks and the use of advanced technology to circumvent conventional surveillance mechanisms.",
  "summary": "India: Rajasthan is set to roll out a Narcotics Control Vision 2026-29 to step up the fight against drug trafficking and abuse, with the proposed strategy focusing on enforcement, intelligence-led operations, precursor and synthetic drug control, demand and harm reduction, and capacity building and inter-agency coordination. The draft vision was discussed at a recent meeting chaired by Chief…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rajasthan to launch Narcotics Control Vision 2026-29",
    "Focus on enforcement, intelligence, precursor drugs, demand reduction",
    "45% increase in drug smuggling attempts on international border"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}