Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel calls for stronger inter-departmental coordination, border surveillance and regular NCORD meetings to curb narcotics trafficking
TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 12, 2026: Chhattisgarh will prepare a comprehensive action plan and vision document under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign to strengthen efforts against drug abuse and illegal narcotics trade, Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel said at a state-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) committee on Monday.
Chairing the meeting at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan, Sheel reviewed measures to curb drug trafficking, improve coordination among departments and assess ongoing de-addiction and awareness campaigns. He directed officials to prepare a detailed roadmap for drug control at both state and district levels.
The Chief Secretary called for regular, result-oriented NCORD meetings and instructed the Police and Excise departments to maintain strict vigilance along state borders to prevent the smuggling of narcotic substances.
He also emphasised the need for special awareness campaigns in educational institutions to inform students about the harmful effects of drug abuse.
MANAS complaints and anti-narcotics operations reviewed
The meeting reviewed complaints received through the MANAS portal and assessed special fortnightly campaigns conducted between August 16 and September 25, 2026.
Officials informed the meeting that the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) was conducting awareness programmes in schools and colleges while taking action against people involved in drug-related activities.
As part of the proposed action plan, schools, colleges and universities have been instructed to educate students about the adverse consequences of substance abuse.
Home Department Secretary Neha Champawat made a presentation outlining the status and functioning of NCORD and the measures being taken to strengthen coordination.
Senior officials attend meeting
Director General of Police Arun Dev Gautam attended the meeting along with Home and Jail Department Principal Secretary Niharika Barik Singh, Women and Child Development Department Principal Secretary Shahla Nigar, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department Secretary Siddharth Komal Pardeshi, School Education Department Secretary Kamalpreet Singh and Health Department Secretary Amit Kataria.
Senior officials from the Higher Education Department, Food and Drug Administration, Police Headquarters, Forest Department, Social Welfare Department, Narcotics Control Bureau, Department of Posts and AIDS Control Society also participated.
Divisional commissioners, district collectors and superintendents of police from various districts joined the meeting, reflecting the state government’s emphasis on coordinated action against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
