Central Bureau of Narcotics' Rajasthan unit holds awareness programmes in opium cultivation areas on National Anti-Drug Addiction Day

4 October 2026

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) Rajasthan Unit, under the Ministry of Finance, held awareness programmes in opium cultivation areas.
The programmes marked National Anti-Drug Addiction Day and the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
At the University of Kota, a session was held under Operation Yuva Raksha, with Deputy Narcotics Commissioner Naresh Bundel as Chief Guest.
Programmes for opium cultivators were also held by the district offices at Kota, Jhalawar, Bhilwara and Chittorgarh.
Participants took the 'Oath for an Addiction-Free India' and pledged to spread awareness in their communities.