Narco-Coordination Centre

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The Union Home Minister is scheduled to chair the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi. 

About Narco-Coordination Centre

• The Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism was established in 2016 for better coordination between states and the Ministry of Home Affairs. 
• It has been further strengthened through a four-tier system in 2019.
• Purpose: To enhance coordination between the States, the Ministry of Home Affairs and concerned stakeholders in addressing the challenge of the drug menace in a holistic manner.
• It is designed to facilitate better communication, cooperation, and intelligence sharing among law enforcement and drug control agencies.
• Structure of Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD)
  • Apex Level NCORD Committee: It is headed by Union Home Secretary;
  • Executive Level NCORD Committee: It is headed by Special Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs;
  • State Level NCORD Committees: It is headed by Chief Secretaries; and 
  • District Level NCORD Committees: It is headed by District Magistrates.
• Initiatives of Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD)
  • Mission SPANDAN – Partnership with spiritual institutions for awareness have emerged out of the NCORD mechanism.
  • MANAS Helpline: A toll-free helpline called MANAS (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra) with the number 1933 has been launched.

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