Gujarat to Achieve Drug‑Free Status by 2028, Says Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi – In a statement to the media, Home Minister Amit Shah said Gujarat has set an ambitious target to eradicate illegal drug consumption and trafficking by 2028. The timeline is a full year ahead of the central government's goal of making the country drug‑free by 2029. Shah highlighted that the state government will intensify enforcement, expand rehabilitation facilities and launch awareness campaigns to meet the deadline. He urged other states to follow Gujarat's example and accelerate their own anti‑drug initiatives. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over substance abuse across several Indian regions, prompting tighter coordination between law‑enforcement agencies and health departments.