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7 September 2026 · Event date: 6 September 2026

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses a press conference on narcotics control in Panaji, the capital of Goa

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses a press conference on narcotics control in Panaji, the capital of Goa
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed a press conference on narcotics control in Panaji, Goa, highlighting internal security improvements and major achievements in curbing drug trafficking under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He detailed the government's comprehensive strategies, including the four-tier NCORD mechanism, BHARATPOL for tracking fugitives, and a new three-year roadmap from July 2026 to July 2029 aimed at eliminating drug menace. Goa Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant was also present at the event.

Why It Matters

This press release contains factual data regarding internal security parameters, drug seizures, extradition figures, and new criminal laws that can be asked in competitive exams testing current affairs and government governance.

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In Simple Words

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah spoke at a press conference in Panaji, Goa, highlighting internal security advancements and anti-narcotics efforts under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted significant declines in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Naxalism, and Northeast disturbances, alongside successful extraditions of fugitives using the BHARATPOL system.

Detailing the fight against drugs, the Home Minister stated that drug seizures and destruction have multiplied significantly since 2014 compared to the 2004-2014 period. He announced a targeted three-year roadmap from 2026 to 2029 based on four pillars—enforcement, synthetic drug control, demand reduction, and capacity building—with the ultimate goal of achieving a drug-free India by 2047.

Key Points

  • Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed a press conference on narcotics control in Panaji, Goa, alongside Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant.
  • From 2019 to July 2026, 274 fugitives have been extradited from 36 countries, supported by the 'BHARATPOL' system.
  • Goa raised its conviction rate in registered FIRs to 53.2 per cent after implementing new criminal laws.
  • Between 2014 and 2026, drug seizures reached over 1 crore 19 lakh kilograms valued at approximately ₹1 lakh 89 thousand crore.
  • A four-tier NCORD mechanism was established in 2019, holding numerous apex, executive, state, and district-level meetings.
  • Agreements have been signed with 46 countries for international cooperation on narcotics control.
  • A three-year roadmap from July 2026 to July 2029 has been declared in mission mode, resting on four key pillars.
  • De-addiction centres are planned to increase threefold to 1,751, with forensic reports targeted within 30 days.

Exam Angle

Location of press conference
Panaji, Goa
Fugitives extradited from 2019 to July 2026
274 fugitives from 36 countries
Goa conviction rate under new laws
53.2 per cent
NCORD mechanism creation year
2019

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Source: Press Information Bureau

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