The future of Assam rests in the hands of its youth – their dreams, their health, and their ability to contribute to society. Protecting this precious human capital from the threats that distracts, deviate those from this objective is our sacred national duty.
Narcotic drugs are amongst the most potent threats since they destroy the youth, the whole society, and the nation as a whole. Therefore, it is not just a social responsibility; it is a duty towards building a healthy, resilient and developed Assam, as a part of realising a strong, united, and progressive nation.
The vision of a Viksit Bharat calls for a healthy, capable, and confident generation that can lead the country’s journey towards excellence. The Prime Minister has consistently reiterated the need to build a society free from the scourge of drugs and make young people active partners in nation building.
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan gives this national resolve a strong social dimension by bringing together the Government, families, educational institutions, communities and citizens around a common agenda. For Assam, the challenge is significant and demands sustained collective action.
Assam’s proximity to the ‘Golden Triangle’, the funnel effect of neighbouring borders, constantly shifting and porous terrains, and the fact that Guwahati is a logistics hub necessitate constant vigilance and surveillance against the peddling and abuse of narcotic substances. In view of this, the Government of Assam has launched an uncompromising and zero-tolerance war on drugs.
As part of this anti-drug tirade, an Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has been raised. The government has also undertaken massive public disposal drives across the State for systematic destruction of seized substances, besides strengthening interstate and border coordination mechanisms and conducting targeted local crackdowns.
The scale of the anti-drug campaign is also reflected in enforcement data. Assam Police registered 3,361 cases under the NDPS Act in 2025, resulting in 4,754 arrests.
In 2026, up to June 30, 1,738 cases had already been registered and 2,593 persons arrested. During 2025-26, 24 successful operations were conducted against transnational and interstate drug cartels.
Coordination across the Northeast is, therefore, an essential part of this response. Yet, the ultimate objective is not simply to seize drugs or arrest traffickers.
