Narco-Coordination Centre Latest News
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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Last updated on June, 2026
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