Chief Secretary Shri Ashok Barnwal has directed all concerned departments to launch a coordinated campaign to make Madhya Pradesh drug-free. Anti-Drug Committees will be formed in higher educational institutions with more than 500 students, bringing together teachers, parents, students, the Higher Education Department, the Social Justice Department and the police. He issued these directions while reviewing the fifth State-Level NCORD meeting at the Mantralaya on Thursday. Director General of Police Shri Kailash Makwana, Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, department heads and senior officers from the Narcotics and Police departments attended the meeting.
Chief Secretary Shri Barnwal said that, just as Naxalism had been eliminated in the state, all concerned departments must work with equal determination to dismantle the entire network of illegal drug trafficking over the next two to three years. Departments will set internal targets and prepare action plans for a special three-year campaign that sends a clear message across society. He also directed officials to strengthen intelligence networks and improve coordination among the Narcotics Vertical, the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) and local police to dismantle drug networks.
Madhya Pradesh Ranks First in Drug Disposal; 2.74 Lakh Kilograms Destroyed in Two Years
Chief Secretary Shri Barnwal expressed satisfaction over Madhya Pradesh ranking first in the country in drug disposal. The meeting was informed that 1,44,025 kg of narcotic substances, including opium, morphine and codeine, were destroyed in 2,073 cases in 2025. In 2026, up to September 30, another 1, 30,380 kg was destroyed in 2,756 cases. Through coordinated action by concerned departments, 50,933 kg of narcotic substances were seized from 4,091 accused in 2,986 cases registered under the NDPS Act up to September 30 this year.
Madhya Pradesh Among Top Two States in Anti-Drug Campaign
Chief Secretary Shri Barnwal commended the concerned departments for Madhya Pradesh’s ranking among the top two states in the country in the anti-drug campaign. He directed government and private educational institutions to conduct drug-free school campaigns and raise awareness among students and teachers.
Anti-Drug Committees will be formed in institutions with more than 500 students. A confidential reporting mechanism will be established to protect the identities of students, teachers and other informants. The local police station’s beat officer will serve as the nodal officer for each committee. The Narcotics Helpline 1933 will also be widely publicised to encourage reporting of drug-related activities.
The Social Justice Department has been directed to obtain proposals by October 31 from districts without de-addiction centres and ensure that every district has such a facility. At present, 31 centres operated by the Social Justice Department and 10 by the Health Department are functioning in the state.
18 Illicit Drug Laboratories Dismantled
The meeting was informed that the Narcotics Control Bureau’s MANAS national helpline and portal, accessible at 1933, receives confidential information about drug-related activities. A total of 811 complaints were received through the system in Madhya Pradesh during 2025 and 2026. During this period, the Madhya Pradesh Police, NCB, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) took action against and dismantled 18 clandestine drug laboratories in the state.
Properties worth ₹446 Crore Attached in NDPS Cases
The meeting reviewed action against individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking. Properties worth ₹300 crore were attached in 54 NDPS cases in 2025, while assets worth ₹146 crore were attached in 38 cases in 2026. As of September 2026, 201 special NDPS trial cases were under monitoring, with convictions secured in eight pending cases during the same period.
Chief Secretary Shri Barnwal directed the Departments of Industry, Labour, Health and Home to prepare a joint action plan to prevent the diversion of precursor chemicals used in chemical factories. He called for a monitoring mechanism or special task force and directed departments to share lists of industrial clusters and associations and take action against violations. The Chief Secretary also directed officials to strengthen monitoring of the supply and distribution of codeine-based cough syrups and streamline licensing procedures. The Food and Drug Administration Department was asked to coordinate with the Central Government to obtain information on the production and distribution networks of codeine-based cough syrups and ensure continuous monitoring. He further directed that information about areas declared drug-free by the Social Justice Department be shared with district collectors and Superintendents of Police.
Chief Secretary Shri Barnwal asked the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to prepare an action plan to ensure that test reports of samples submitted under the NDPS Act are received within 15 days. He also called for strengthening intelligence networks, increasing incentives for informants and decentralising powers related to the disbursement of incentives from the state level to the district level.
Over 2.58 Crore People Participate in Anti-Drug Awareness Activities
The meeting was informed that 30,339 public awareness programmes promoting a drug-free lifestyle had been organised across the state, with participation from approximately 2.58 crore people. The Nasha Se Doori Hai Zaroori campaign also received strong public participation, with more than 58 crore views recorded on social media. Around 10,000 young people were additionally engaged in various sporting activities as part of these efforts.
