Officials were told to strengthen SOPs for de-addiction centres, promote awareness about their services, and conduct regular drug tests in hostels
Published Jul 23, 2025 | 8:03 PM ⚊ Updated Jul 23, 2025 | 8:03 PM
Karnataka Steps Up War on Drugs with Statewide Training and Stricter Monitoring(Creative Commons)
In a major push to make Karnataka drug-free, all police and concerned department officials will be trained to use the MAP-Drugs app, with district-wise targets set to control drug abuse. The decision was made at the 6th state-level Narco Coordination Committee meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh at Vidhana Soudha.
Rajneesh directed the formation of sub-committees on the lines of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and called for intensified checks at airports and stricter action against unregistered pharma firms. Pharmacies must now display boards stating that the sale of drugs without prescription is prohibited.
Officials were told to strengthen SOPs for de-addiction centres, promote awareness about their services, and conduct regular drug tests in hostels. Deputy commissioners must inspect one de-addiction centre monthly. Drug-related information will also be made available in Kannada on government portals, and districts were urged to replicate Belagavi’s successful anti-drug initiatives.
