National Conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’

Two modules from class 6 to 8 and class 9 to 11 of Navchetna (A New Consciousness on Life Skills and Drug Education for School Children) were launched.

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Drug Trafficking and National Security- Relevance for UPSC Exam

GS Paper 2: Governance, Administration and Challenges-
- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

Drug Trafficking and National Security in News

Recently, National Conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security was held at Chandigarh by the union government.

Drug Trafficking and National Security

About: National Conference on Drug Trafficking and National Security is organized to generate awareness about drug trafficking and its impact, especially on national security.
Chairperson: National Conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ was held under the chairmanship of the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) Awards: It was given by Union Home Minister for best three performing –
- NMBA States namely Madhya Pradesh first position, Jammu Kashmir second position and Gujarat third position and
- NMBA Districts namely Datia first position, Thoubal second position and Chandigarh at third position.

The Editorial Analysis: The long road to winning the battle against trafficking

NAVCHETNA Modules launched

Two modules from class 6 to 8 and class 9 to 11 of Navchetna (A New Consciousness on Life Skills and Drug Education for School Children) were launched.
NAVCHETNA is basically a teacher training modules and will increase awareness and education on life skills and drugs among students in schools in India.
Further strengthening the reach and impact of NAVCHETNA, the training materials is being translated into 12 regional languages of India.
As a teacher support aid, each module will be available as a video to be uploaded on the DIKSHA portal (Digital educational platform of Ministry of Education).
The Ministry has set a target to generate awareness among 10 lakh Teachers and 2.4 crore Students through Navchetna Modules in a year.

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)- Key Points

About Narcotics Control Bureau: NCB was constituted by the government in 1986 as per the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
- Headquarter: New Delhi.
Parent Ministry: Narcotics Control Bureau functions under the overall supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Mandate of Narcotics Control Bureau: constituted for taking measures with respect to such matters under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as may be specified by the Central Government, subject to the supervision and control of the Central Government.
Constitutional Backing: The National Policy on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances is based on the Directive Principles, contained in Article 47 of the Indian Constitution.
- Article 47: It directs the State to endeavor to bring about prohibition of the consumption, except for medicinal purposes, of intoxicating drugs injurious to health.
International Obligations: India is a signatory to various international conventions and protocols, mandating effective implementation of various drug-related issues. They are-
- Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961, as amended by the 1972 Protocol,
- Conventions on Psychotropic Substances, 1971 and
- United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988.