About Narco-Coordination Centre:
- 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: 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.
- It is designed to facilitate better communication, cooperation, and intelligence sharing among law enforcement and drug control agencies.
- Structure of Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD):
- Apex Level NCORD Committee: It is headed by Union Home Secretary;
- Executive Level NCORD Committee: It is headed by Special Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs;
- State Level NCORD Committees: It is headed by Chief Secretaries; and
- District Level NCORD Committees: It is headed by District Magistrates.
- 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.
