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Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to inaugurate 3rd National Conference of Heads of ANTF of States/UTs in New Delhi on 22nd September

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads in New Delhi on September 22, 2026. The two-day event, organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), will focus on the theme of 'United Resolve, Shared Responsibility' and review progress on the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-29). During the conference, he will release awareness TVCs, lay foundation stones for NCB zones in Lucknow and Dehradun, felicitate best-performing ANTFs, and launch the revamped NCB website.

In Simple Words

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah is set to inaugurate the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads in New Delhi. The event brings together ANTF heads from 36 States and UTs to strategize against drug trafficking.

During the two-day conference organized by the NCB, awareness TVCs will be released, foundation stones for NCB zones in Lucknow and Dehradun will be laid, and top-performing ANTFs will be felicitated alongside the launch of a revamped NCB website.

Key Points

  • Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the 3rd National Conference of ANTF Heads in New Delhi on 22 September 2026.
  • The conference is organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
  • The theme of the conference is "United Resolve, Shared Responsibility".
  • Heads of ANTF from 36 States and Union Territories are attending the two-day event.
  • The event includes the release of TVCs for drug awareness and the launch of the revamped NCB website.
  • Foundation stones will be laid for new NCB Zone complexes in Lucknow and Dehradun.
  • Best-performing ANTFs among States/UTs will be felicitated during the event.
  • Discussions will focus on the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-29) and eight technical sessions.

Exam Angle

Event
3rd National Conference of Heads of ANTF of States/UTs
Date
22nd September 2026
Location
New Delhi
Theme
United Resolve, Shared Responsibility

A. United Resolve, Shared Responsibility

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