National Vision Targets Eradication of Illegal Hemp and Opium by 2027

The crackdown aligns with the National Vision document on drug control, which calls for coordinated action among central and state agencies, district administrations and local communities. The goal is to eliminate illegal hemp and opium cultivation in designated zones by December 2027. Rajasthan’s recent steps—heightened surveillance, tighter revenue reporting, and rapid enforcement—are concrete measures to meet this timeline. The state has mandated that all field reports be forwarded to ANTF and NCB within 48 hours of detection.