New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) successfully concluded a comprehensive six-day “Orientation Programme” at its headquarters in New Delhi from June 1 to 6, 2026.

The programme was specially designed for recently inducted zonal directors and assistant directors to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively lead anti-narcotics operations across the country.

The orientation was inaugurated by the NCB Director General. Over six days, the newly appointed officers participated in intensive sessions covering a wide range of critical areas. They were familiarised with NCB’s operational priorities, inter-agency coordination frameworks, and global and domestic best practices in drug law enforcement through expert-led lectures and interactive discussions.

A major highlight of the programme was a detailed briefing on the three-year National Roadmap for Drug Control. Officers were clearly apprised of their specific roles and responsibilities as zonal directors, including strategic planning, intelligence gathering, coordination with state police and other central agencies, and effective implementation of enforcement strategies at the zonal level.

The initiative is part of NCB’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its pan-India presence and enhance operational capabilities in the fight against drug trafficking. After completing the orientation, the officers have now been posted to various NCB Zones across the country. Their deployment is expected to bolster the Bureau’s field-level enforcement, intelligence network, and coordination mechanisms in key drug-sensitive regions.

The NCB plays a pivotal role in combating drug trafficking, production, and consumption in India. With rising challenges posed by synthetic drugs, cross-border smuggling, and organised narcotics networks, the capacity building of senior leadership has become crucial.

This orientation programme reflects NCB’s commitment to professional excellence and a coordinated national response to the drug menace.

The Director General expressed confidence that the freshly oriented officers will make meaningful contributions towards achieving the goals outlined in the three-year national roadmap, ultimately strengthening the country’s fight against illicit drugs.

–IANS

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