Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, chaired the 10th State Level NCORD meeting today at the Conference Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The Chief Secretary, DGP, senior officers, and representatives from law enforcement and security agencies attended the session. Presentations were made by the Police, NAB, and relevant departments on the current scale of narcotics trafficking, illicit poppy and cannabis cultivation, and drug abuse in the state.
The Governor emphasized the need for stronger coordination among security and law-enforcement agencies to dismantle trafficking networks, enhance border surveillance, and intensify intelligence-led operations in vulnerable districts. Instructions were given to accelerate the destruction of illegal plantations, improve prosecution and conviction rates, and integrate both supply- and demand-reduction strategies across all levels.
The meeting also discussed exploring advanced technologies such as scanners and surveillance systems to detect and prevent narcotics movement. Strengthening rehabilitation services, expanding awareness programmes, and reinforcing district-level NCORD mechanisms were identified as essential components of a long-term strategy against drug abuse.
