MP: 3-day training of NCB officers to probe drug cases begins
Bhopal, June 29
The Narcotics Control Bureau is holding a three-day training programme on investigation of cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, beginning Monday, June 29, at the Central Academy for Police Training here.
The event is hosting 26 NCB officers who will participate in an intensive training course on probing such cases, including financial investigations, according to the agency's social media post on 'X'. The programme is designed to enhance officers' investigative skills to strengthen enforcement against drug trafficking and dismantle narco-financing networks, it added.
The NDPS Act came into effect on November 14, 1985, with provisions for constituting a Central Authority to exercise the powers and functions of the Central government. It was under its provisions that the NCB was constituted on March 17, 1986.
Capacity building initiative is a structured effort to strengthen the skills, resources, and systems of individuals and organisations to enhance their effectiveness, sustainability, and ability to adapt to change.
Aligned with the National Roadmap on Narcotics Control, NCB's capacity-building initiative aims to reinforce its commitment to realising the vision of a Drug-Free India.
Incidentally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah articulated that vision while launching the Roadmap for Narcotics Control at the 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi last week.
The comprehensive vision document intends to strengthen the country's fight against narcotics. It lays out a roadmap that includes dismantling 100 major drug cartels, following the money trail, tightening control on the diversion of pharmaceutical drugs, and expanding de-addiction services.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see proactive measures but I wonder how effective these trainings are on ground. We have seen big drug busts in Delhi and Gujarat, yet illegal substances still flow into schools and colleges. Maybe the NCB should also focus more on prevention and de-addiction, not just enforcement. The Home Minister's vision is fine but need action at grassroots level.
As someone who lost a cousin to drug abuse in Bengaluru, this brings some hope. The NDPS Act has been around since 1985 but enforcement has always been weak. Training 26 officers is a start but we need at least 200 more trained personnel just for Karnataka alone. That 'Drug-Free India' vision needs massive investment in manpower and tech like AI-based tracking.
Interesting approach from India's NCB. Similar capacity-building programs in the US have shown good results when paired with community outreach. The financial investigation angle is smart - following the money trail can dismantle networks faster than street-level busts. Would be keen to see if they incorporate international best practices from agencies like the DEA or UK's NCA.
Bhopal hosting this is nice but what about coastal states like Kerala and Goa where drug trade is rampant? Also, need more transparency - how will these 26 officers be deployed? The '100 major drug cartels' target sounds ambitious but without proper coordination with state police and coastal guards, it's just paperwork. At least the intent is right. 👏
Respect to the NCB for taking this seriously. Having seen interdiction efforts in Australia, I know how
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