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We will establish a drug-free India by 2047: Amit Shah

Terming the drug menace a major issue across the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced to make a "drug-free India" by 2047, seeking a "Team India" and "whole of government approach" in the fight against the menace.

The Union Home Minister said that under the guidance of PM Modi, we had set the most important goal: in 2047, we will create a drug-free India. He said that a drug-free India is very important for our future generations. Today an app has been made public here to identify illegal cultivation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the first National Conference of Heads of States and Union Territories of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force today. Amit Shah said that the Modi government is committed to eliminating the menace of drugs. He clearly said that we will establish a drug-free India by 2047. He said I want to tell you today that we are at such a juncture that we can win the fight against drugs. Those who consume drugs are victims, and those who sell them are criminals. He said that strict action should be taken against such people.

The Union Home Minister said that under the guidance of PM Modi, we had set the most important goal: in 2047, we will create a drug-free India. He said that a drug-free India is very important for our future generations. Today an app has been made public here to identify illegal cultivation. Shah categorically said that keeping our political differences aside, all the state governments and agencies need to unite to fight the drug menace. He said we must adopt a top-down and bottom-up approach while investigating drug trafficking cases.

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