Chief Secretary Vikasheel directs state- and district-level roadmaps, stronger interdepartmental coordination, border vigilance and awareness campaigns in educational institutions
Published on: October 12, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Raipur, India
A meeting of the State-Level Coordination Committee on the National Coordination Centre for Drug Law Enforcement (NCORD) was held at Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Vikasheel on Monday. The meeting reviewed measures to curb the illegal drug trade, strengthen coordination among departments and intensify drug de-addiction campaigns across Chhattisgarh.
The Chief Secretary directed officials to prepare a vision document and develop a comprehensive action plan under the “Nasha Mukt Bharat” campaign, with a focus on strengthening drug control and preventing narcotics-related offences.
State and District-Level Roadmaps for Drug Control
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary called for detailed roadmaps for narcotics control at both state and district levels. He directed that NCORD meetings be held regularly and focus on measurable outcomes.
Police and Excise Department officials were instructed to maintain heightened vigilance along state borders to prevent the entry and movement of narcotic substances.
The meeting also emphasised the need for special awareness campaigns in educational institutions to inform students about the harmful effects of drug use. Officials were asked to strengthen coordination among the departments concerned to ensure effective implementation of prevention and awareness measures.
Review of MANAS Portal Complaints and Special Campaigns
The meeting included a detailed review of the latest status of complaints received through the MANAS portal. Officials also assessed the progress of fortnight-long special campaigns conducted between August 16 and September 25, 2026.
Officials informed the committee that the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) was regularly conducting awareness programmes in schools and colleges while taking action to apprehend individuals involved in drug-related offences.
All schools, colleges and universities were directed to implement action plans to educate students about the harmful consequences of narcotic substances.
Home Department Presents NCORD Updates
Home Department Secretary Neha Champawat delivered a presentation providing detailed information on NCORD-related activities and progress.
The discussions focused on coordinated action against the illegal drug trade, regular monitoring of enforcement measures and sustained public awareness to support drug prevention and de-addiction efforts.
The Chief Secretary stressed the importance of effective coordination between departments and administrative authorities to ensure that measures adopted at the state level translate into action at the district level.
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Senior Administrative and Police Officials Attend
The meeting was attended by Director General of Police Arun Dev Gautam; Principal Secretary, Home and Prisons Department, Niharika Barik Singh; Principal Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Shahla Nigar; Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Secretary Siddharth Komal Pardeshi; School Education Secretary Dr. Kamalpreet Singh; and Health Secretary Amit Kataria.
Senior officials from Higher Education, Food and Drug Administration, Police Headquarters, Forest, Social Welfare, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the Department of Posts and the AIDS Control Committee also participated.
All divisional commissioners, along with collectors and superintendents of police from various districts, were present.
The meeting concluded with directions to strengthen coordinated enforcement, improve awareness among students and develop a comprehensive roadmap for drug control and de-addiction across Chhattisgarh.
