Narco-Coordination Centre:
The Union Home Minister is scheduled to chair the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi.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 is 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.
Initiatives of Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD):
Mission SPANDAN – Partnership with spiritual institutions for awareness have emerged out of NCORD mechanism.
MANAS Helpline: A toll-free helpline called MANAS (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra) with the number 1933 has been launched.
