The Centre is planning to increase the financial assistance for NGOs and other organisations to tackle the menace of drug trafficking. Addressing a function on the International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in New Delhi today, minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr Mukul Wasnik also stressed the need to create awreness among the youth about the twin evils of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

Mr Wasnik said that his ministry will organise a painting competition across the country in November this year to senstize people, especially the youth, about the harmful effects of drug abuse.

Speaking on the ocassion Union Sports minister Ajay Maken has sought cooperation of other states to eliminate the scourge of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.