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Key Points

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Date and venue: September 22, New Delhi

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Participants: Leaders from all 36 states and Union Territories, government departments, and other stakeholders

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Key topics: law enforcement, synthetic drug control, demand reduction, harm reduction, capacity building, and coordination

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Outcomes: New building projects, website launch, and recognition of the best‑performing state task force

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Summary

The meeting will also mark the laying of foundation stones for new Narcotics Control Bureau zone complexes in Lucknow and Dehradun.

Officials will launch a revamped Narcotics Control Bureau website and release television commercials aimed at raising drug‑awareness among youth.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
Narcotics
drugs that can cause addiction and harm health
Task Force
a dedicated group of officials working on a specific issue
Conference
a formal gathering where experts discuss and plan actions
Substance Abuse
the harmful use of drugs or other chemicals
Enforcement
the process of ensuring laws and regulations are followed
Harm Reduction
strategies aimed at lowering the negative effects of drug use
Capacity Building
activities that improve skills and resources of organizations
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