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India's narcotics policy chief Shambhu Kumaran met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to strengthen global drug frameworks. The discussion centered on evidence-based approaches to combat trafficking and substance abuse worldwide. As current CND chair, India is leading efforts to balance policies between developed and developing nations. The high-profile session saw participation from 150 countries including top officials from Bolivia, Colombia and the Philippines.

Key Points: Indian CND Chair Shambhu Kumaran Meets UN Chief on Global Drug Policy

  • Kumaran chairs key UN narcotics policy session
  • India bridges developed-developing nation gaps
  • 2000 delegates from 150 nations attend
  • Focus on trafficking and socio-economic impacts
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CND chair Shambhu S Kumaran meets UN Chief, discusses global drug challenges

India's UN narcotics chief Shambhu Kumaran discusses evidence-based drug policies with Antonio Guterres as Delhi leads global anti-drug efforts.

"Reaffirmed CND's commitment to balanced, evidence-based responses to evolving drug challenges - Permanent Mission of India"

New York, June 14

Shambhu S Kumaran, Chairman of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Indian Ambassador to Austria, met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York.

During the meeting, the Indian envoy reaffirmed CND's commitment to balanced, evidence-based, and collaborative responses to evolving global drug challenges

https://x.com/IndiainAustria/status/1933536279578423534

In a post on X, Permanent Mission of India, Vienna wrote, "Ambassador @shambhukumaran, Chair of @CND_tweets, met with H.E. @antonioguterres, Secretary-General @UN, in New York."

"Reaffirmed CND's commitment to balanced, evidence-based, and collaborative responses to evolving global drug challenges and discussed proposals to further strengthen institutional frameworks to address them," the post added.

In March, India took over the Chairmanship of the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the primary policy-making body for global drug-related matters.

India's Permanent Representative, Shambhu S Kumaran, chaired the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs.

"India's Permanent Representative, Amb @shambhukumaran, Chairs the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. Reflects India's growing presence in multilateral fora and underscores its active role in shaping global policies on narcotic drugs," Permanent Mission of India, Vienna wrote on X.

The session has drawn around 2,000 delegates from over 150 countries, with notable participation from the Vice President of Bolivia, foreign ministers from Ecuador, Colombia, Turkmenistan, and senior officials from the Philippines, Italy, Uruguay, and Malta.

High-ranking government officials and drug law enforcement chiefs are leading several delegations.

India's inter-ministerial delegation includes representatives from the Narcotics Control Bureau, Department of Revenue, Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, and AIIMS.

As Chair, India is focused on bridging the gap between developing and developed nations by promoting inclusive and effective drug policies. Emphasising international cooperation and evidence-based strategies, India aims to steer discussions on combating illicit drug trafficking, tackling substance abuse, and addressing its socio-economic impacts.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Proud to see India taking leadership in global drug policy! 🇮🇳 Our experience with both traditional medicinal use of cannabis and modern drug abuse problems gives us unique perspective. Hope we can push for policies that balance control with harm reduction.
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Priya M.
While this is good diplomatically, I hope we're also focusing on our domestic drug crisis. Punjab and Northeast states need more rehabilitation centers. Global leadership should begin with solving our own problems first.
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Arjun S.
Excellent move! India's ancient Ayurveda texts mention controlled use of many substances. We should bring this traditional knowledge to modern drug policy discussions. Maybe a middle path between complete prohibition and legalization?
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Sunita P.
Hope they discuss the China-Pakistan drug trafficking route that's affecting Jammu & Kashmir. International cooperation is meaningless if powerful countries ignore narco-terrorism in our neighborhood. 🚨
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Vikram D.
Good to see India in global leadership role, but will this translate to better funding for our Narcotics Control Bureau? Our officers need modern equipment to fight sophisticated drug cartels. Jai Hind!
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Neha T.
As someone who lost a cousin to drug overdose, I appreciate India's focus on this issue. But policies need more emphasis on rehabilitation than punishment. Many addicts are victims who need help, not jail. ❤️

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