Amit Shah sets December 31, 2028 Gujarat drug-free target
In short
Union Home Minister Amit Shah set December 31, 2028 as the target date for a drug-free Gujarat. He spoke in Ahmedabad on Monday and said this is one year before India’s national deadline of December 31, 2029.
He asked people to report drug abuse and drug sales to the authorities. He said government action alone cannot end narcotics.
What the reporting says
Union Home Minister Amit Shah set December 31, 2028 as the deadline to make Gujarat drug-free, one year ahead of India's December 31, 2029 target. Speaking in Ahmedabad on Monday, he urged citizens to report drug abuse and drug sales to authorities. He said government efforts alone cannot eliminate narcotics.
Why it matters
Amit Shah announced a Gujarat drug-free deadline of December 31, 2028 at an event in Ahmedabad. The target is a year ahead of the national deadline, and he paired it with a call for public reporting of drug abuse and sales. The move signals a stronger anti-narcotics push in the state, with no direct market or company impact stated.