Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Narcotics Control Bureau's regional office in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, emphasizing the urgent need to dismantle the illegal narcotics trade, which he described as a significant threat to national security and the economy. He stated that the funds from this illicit trade promote terrorism and left-wing extremism, and he urged a comprehensive approach involving drug detection, network destruction, detention of offenders, and rehabilitation of addicts. Shah reaffirmed Prime Minister Modi's commitment to a drug-free India by 2047, noting that this goal has become a shared resolve among citizens. He called for a united front against narcotics, highlighting the importance of a zero-tolerance policy. Additionally, he launched the “Peepal for People” environmental initiative, reinforcing the government's commitment to community engagement. Shah's statements reflect a growing acknowledgment of the drug issue as a global challenge requiring coordinated efforts.