The 9th Meeting of the State Level NCORD was held today on 25.02.2025 under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Pu Khilli Ram Meena IAS in the Chief Secretary Conference Hall, MINECO. The meeting was attended by ADGP Mizoram, Home Commissioner, Secretary END, senior officials of State Government, representatives of NCB, Assam Rifle, BSF and SIB. The DCs and SPs of all districts and DDG NER(NCB) also attended the meeting via Video Conference.
Action taken by various stakeholders including NCB, Mizoram Police, Excise and Narcotics Department, Assam Rifles and Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Departments were reviewed and the meeting discussed further course of action in the fight against drugs. Pi Meenu Choudhary IPS, ADGP & Convener, State Level NCORD, Mizoram in her presentation mentioned about the notable rise in the total quantity of drugs seized in the past three years. The quantity of heroin seized by Mizoram Police increased from 68.055 Kg in 2023 to 80.814 Kg in 2024. Whereas seizures of methamphetamine (tablet) increased from 154.172 Kg in 2023 to 627.741 Kg in 2024.
In his closing remarks Pu Khilli Ram Meena, Chief Secretary, Mizoram emphasized on the need to share the stories of individuals who have triumphed over drug addiction in any drug awareness campaign. He also urged all stakeholders particularly district DC/SP to continue their drug enforcement efforts on the ground.
