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30 June 2026

Drug trafficking in India's neighborhood

Drug trafficking is a critical internal security challenge directly linked to border security, organized crime, and the effectiveness of national welfare schemes like Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, making it a high-probability topic for GS3 and GS2.

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Notes

  • India is geographically positioned between the 'Golden Crescent' (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran) and the 'Golden Triangle' (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos).
  • Myanmar has emerged as the world's leading source of illicit opium, with methamphetamine production concentrated in East and Southeast Asia.
  • Maritime routes are increasingly used for drug smuggling into Gujarat, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
  • Domestic drug production is facilitated by the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • Technological challenges include the use of drones for cross-border smuggling (notably in Punjab), darknet marketplaces, and cryptocurrency transactions.
  • Legal discrepancies exist: small-scale possession carries up to six months of imprisonment, while large-scale illicit drug manufacturing often faces minimal legal consequences.
  • The 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' has reportedly sensitised over six crore women.
  • Challenges in rehabilitation include: urban concentration of centres, lack of gender-responsive facilities, social stigma, and the criminalisation of small-scale possession hindering employment.
  • The 'whole of society' approach emphasises public health and social dimensions over purely punitive measures.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Drug trafficking trends and enforcement in India's neighborhood, which has been running since 27 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The geographical location of India between two major drug-producing regions poses significant internal security challenges. Discuss the emerging technological trends in drug trafficking and the need for a shift in India's policy response. 150 words
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  2. While India has adopted a 'whole of society' approach to combat drug abuse, the efficacy of rehabilitation remains hampered by structural and social barriers. Critically analyse the challenges in the current rehabilitation framework and suggest measures for a more inclusive public health response. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. According to the International Narcotics Control Board, which country has recently become the world's leading source of illicit opium?

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