Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the first-ever national toll-free narcotics helpline, MANAS (Madak Padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra), during the seventh apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on July 18. The helpline, reachable at 1933, and an accompanying email, info.ncbmanas@gov.in, will allow citizens to report drug-related crimes and seek assistance confidentially. This initiative, monitored by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), aims to create a user-friendly platform for addressing issues such as drug trafficking, illegal sales, and rehabilitation. This move aligns with India's 'zero tolerance policy' against drug trafficking.
