The Government has informed the Rajya Sabha that there is no proposal at present to establish integrated drug de-addiction and vocational training centres in the Jammu region.

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri B.L. Verma, in a written reply to Shri Sat Paul Sharma in the Rajya Sabha, stated that the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir presently has one Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) and six District De-addiction Centres (DDACs) functioning as rehabilitation centres. Additionally, two Community-based Peer Led Intervention (CPLI) centres, three Outreach and Drop-In Centres (ODICs), and twenty-one Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) have been established under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) to strengthen de-addiction services in the Union Territory. The Minister further informed that the establishment and monitoring of new de-addiction centres is a continuous process.

Replying to a query regarding measures taken under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism to tackle drug trafficking in Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Verma informed that the Ministry of Home Affairs has established a four-tier NCORD mechanism comprising Apex, Executive, State/UT and District-level committees to ensure better coordination among Central and State drug law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders engaged in combating drug trafficking and drug abuse.

The Minister further informed that 17 State-Level NCORD meetings and 836 District-Level NCORD meetings have been held in the Union Territory since 2018 to review the drug trafficking scenario, monitor enforcement actions and ensure timely implementation of decisions. The 10th Apex Level NCORD meeting was held on 26 June 2026.

 

The House was also informed that the NCORD Portal serves as a comprehensive knowledge management platform for all four tiers of the NCORD mechanism. The portal functions as a repository of information relating to narcotics control and anti-drug abuse initiatives undertaken by the Central Government, thereby facilitating coordination and information sharing among all stakeholders.

The Government continues to strengthen institutional mechanisms for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction while enhancing inter-agency coordination to effectively address the challenges posed by drug trafficking and substance abuse across the country.

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