Amit Shah inaugurates 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force heads; sets Roadmap 2029 for a drug-free India
On 22 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs in New Delhi.
Summary
Amit Shah said a Roadmap 2029 has been prepared, with the aim of uprooting the drug trade from India by 2029. Amit Shah called for turning the ANTF into an 'Anti Narco Mission Command', making the district the basic unit of the fight against drugs, and moving from a seizure-centric approach to dismantling networks. Nashamukt Mitras will visit 10 lakh schools, colleges and institutions to raise awareness among youth. Cartels are to be targeted at three levels: entry points, interstate distribution systems and local cell networks in districts.
Key facts
- Event
- 3rd National Conference of ANTF Heads of States/UTs, New Delhi
- Roadmap
- Roadmap 2029 — aim to uproot the drug trade from India by 2029
- ANTF vision
- Become an 'Anti Narco Mission Command'; district as the basic unit
- Awareness
- Nashamukt Mitras to visit 10 lakh schools, colleges and institutions
- Three levels of attack
- Entry point, interstate distribution, local cell networks
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By which year does the roadmap presented by Amit Shah at the 3rd ANTF Heads conference aim to uproot the drug trade from India?
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Correct answer: B — 2029
Amit Shah said that with Roadmap 2029, the drug trade will be uprooted from India by 2029.
At the 3rd ANTF Heads conference, Amit Shah said the ANTF should become what?
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Correct answer: C — Anti Narco Mission Command
Amit Shah said the goal should be to make the ANTF an Anti Narco Mission Command.
Consider the following points made at the 3rd National Conference of ANTF Heads: 1. The district will be made the basic unit of the fight against drugs. 2. Nashamukt Mitras will visit 10 lakh schools, colleges and institutions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both points were made by the Home Minister at the conference.