New Delhi, 26 June (IANS). Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on International Anti -Drug Day that intoxication is the biggest challenge for our youth. The government is taking strict action against drug trafficking gangs (Narco-Cartel) and is working to bring back the youth trapped in drug addiction to normal life.
On 26 June, on the occasion of International Anti -Drug addiction and illegal smuggling day, Amit Shah said this by posting on the social media platform ex handle.
Every year on 26 June, anti -intoxication day is celebrated globally, which aims to strengthen action and cooperation for drug -free society.
Shah said in the post, “Drugs are the biggest crisis for our youth. The Modi government is working with other governments to deal with this threat and is working for Narco-Cartel and bringing the youth trapped in drug addiction back to normal life.”
This year’s campaign is ‘Break the Cycle’, Stop Organized Crime, which emphasizes the need for long -term coordinated action to prevent drug trafficking and organized crime. For this, it is necessary to remove the root causes, invest in prevention and strengthen health, education and social systems.
The Government of India has launched nationwide awareness programs in June 2025 under the drug -free India campaign. According to the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, so far more than 15.78 crore people have been made aware of the ill effects of intoxication, including 5.26 crore youth and 3.31 crore women.
The Secretary of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment said on X, “The department is reaching a large number of citizens, especially students and youth to increase awareness and cooperation to fight the problem of drugs.”
According to the World Drug Report 2025, organized drug trafficking groups are targeting weaker sections by taking advantage of global crises. In the year 2023, 31.6 crore people consumed intoxication, which is 6 percent population in the age group of 15-64. Bhang (24.4 crore), opioid (6.1 crore), amphetamine (3.07 crore), cocaine (2.5 crore) and ecstasy (2.1 million) are the most commonly used narcotics.
There is strict law against drug addiction in India. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 prevents the use of non-medical intoxication and gives exemption to treatment seekers.
The illegal smuggling law of 1988 empowers to detain smugglers who repeat the law. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act controls the production and distribution of 1940 drugs.
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