Central Bureau of Narcotics

-The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) headed by the Narcotics Commissioner is headquartered at Gwalior. 

-The administrative control of the department lies with CBEC while its operational functions are monitored by the Department of Revenue, the nodal Department entrusted with the task of policy decisions over control over narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor and essential chemicals used in the manufacture of the NDPS.

Narcotics Control Bureau

- Constituted in 1986 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

- It is the apex coordinating agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

- The National Policy on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances is based on Article 47 of the Indian Constitution - prohibition of the consumption, except for medicinal purposes, of intoxicating drugs injurious to health.

- Drug abuse control is the responsibility of the central government.