Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
India is intensifying efforts to curb drug smuggling from Myanmar and Southeast Asia, facing new technological challenges like drone-based trafficking and darknet transactions.
Background
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has identified a surge in drone-based drug smuggling over Punjab. The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) reports increased illicit opium production in East and Southeast Asia, with Myanmar being a primary source.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNarcotics Control Bureau (NCB): The primary agency in India responsible for and enforcement against drug trafficking.
- Intl. orgInternational Narcotics Control Board (INCB): An independent body that implements the UN Conventions on Narcotic Drugs.
- FactMyanmar is currently identified as the world's leading source of illicit opium.
- S&TDarknet and cryptocurrency are increasingly used by traffickers to anonymize transactions and bypass traditional banking oversight.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the multi-dimensional challenges India faces in curbing the illicit drug trade, focusing on technological advancements in smuggling and the socio-economic barriers to rehabilitation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Significant disparity in the availability of certified rehabilitation centers between urban hubs and rural regions.
Keywords: Narcotics Control · Darknet · Drone Smuggling · Rehabilitation · Border Management · Social Stigma
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