PIB Summaries 13 March 2025

CONTENT:

1. White Revolution 2.0
2. MEASURES TO CURB DRUG TRAFFICKING

White Revolution 2.0

Launch & Objective

• Initiated by the Ministry of Cooperation on September 19, 2024.
• Aims to boost milk production and expand dairy cooperatives.

Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture )

Implementing Body

• Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD).

Key Schemes

1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission – Enhances indigenous bovine breeds & milk productivity.
2. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) – Strengthens procurement & processing infrastructure.
3. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & Farmer Producer Organisations (SDCFPO) – Aids dairy cooperatives.
4. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) – Funds infrastructure growth.

Goals & Progress

• Target: Increase cooperative milk procurement to 1,007 lakh kg/day by 2028-29.
• Progress (as of March 12, 2025):
  • 2.35 lakh dairy cooperative societies established/strengthened.
  • Milk production (2023-24): 239.30 million tonnes (63.56% increase in a decade).

State-wise Data (2023-24)

Karnataka’s Dairy Growth

• Milk Procurement Growth: 51.61 LKgPD (2013-14) → 82.98 LKgPD (2023-24).
• KMF Network: 15,888 societies across 24,000 villages (2024-25).
• Quality Improvement: Training programs in northern Karnataka.
• Consumption Data Issue: 2019 estimate: 162.4 million tonnes, but lacks updated figures.

Key Insights

• Karnataka ranks 7th in production but 2nd in sales (52.69 LLPD) – strong market penetration.
• Punjab has the highest per capita availability (1,245 g/day), while Bihar lags (277 g/day).
• Uttar Pradesh leads in production but lacks sales efficiency.

Implications & Challenges

Positive Outcomes

• Expansion of cooperatives and genetic upgradation for sustainability.
• Infrastructure schemes aim to reduce wastage & boost farmer income.

Challenges

•  Lack of consumption data complicates demand-supply balance.
• Production-sales mismatch (e.g., UP) indicates distribution inefficiencies.

Conclusion

White Revolution 2.0 strengthens India’s dairy industry, with Karnataka as a success model. To meet 2028-29 targets, bridging regional disparities and aligning production with demand are crucial.

White Revolution 1.0 – Operation Flood

• Launched in 1970 by NDDB under Dr. Verghese Kurien.
• Objective: Transform India into the world’s largest milk producer.
• Phases: Implemented in three stages (1970-1996).

Key Strategies

1. Establishment of dairy cooperatives.
2. Improvement of cattle breeds.
3. Creation of a National Milk Grid.

Achievements

• Milk Production Surge: 21.2 million tonnes (1970) → 69.1 million tonnes (1996) (226% increase).
• Farmers Empowered, import dependency reduced, India became self-sufficient in dairy.

MEASURES TO CURB DRUG TRAFFICKING

Drug trafficking poses a serious threat to national security, public health, and socio-economic stability. To combat this menace, the government has adopted a multi-faceted approach, integrating structural reforms, enforcement measures, technology, and international cooperation.

Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security)

Structural Measures

• Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD): A 4-tier system ensuring coordination between Central and State drug enforcement agencies, supported by the NCORD portal for data sharing.
• Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF): Present in each State/UT, led by an ADG/IG-level officer, serving as the NCORD Secretariat to enforce decisions.
• Joint Coordination Committee (JCC): Chaired by the NCB Director General, overseeing investigations of major drug seizures.

Enforcement Enhancements

• Empowered Forces:
  • BSF, Assam Rifles, SSB, and RPF authorized under the NDPS Act, 1985, for search, seizure, and arrests at borders and railways.

• Joint Operations:
  • NCB collaborates with the Navy, Coast Guard, BSF, and State ANTFs for coordinated anti-trafficking efforts.

• NCB Expansion:
  • Regional Offices: Increased from 3 to 7 (new: Amritsar, Guwahati, Chennai, Ahmedabad).
  • Zonal Units: Expanded from 13 to 30 (new: Gorakhpur, Siliguri, Agartala, Itanagar, Raipur; 12 sub-zones upgraded).
  • Staff Strength: Increased to 1,496 with 536 new posts, focusing on cyber, legal, and enforcement roles.
• Narco-Canine Pool: Established at 10 NCB Zonal Offices to aid drug detection.

Technological and Public Engagement

• Darknet & Crypto Task Force: Under the Multi-Agency Centre, monitors digital platforms, tracks trends, and updates databases to disrupt online trafficking.
• MANAS Helpline (1933): A 24/7 toll-free helpline enabling citizens to report drug issues via calls, SMS, chatbots, emails, and web-links.
• Forensic Upgrades: Central Government supports states in enhancing forensic labs for better investigations.

International and Maritime Focus

• Maritime Security Group (NSCS): Established in November 2022 under the National Security Council Secretariat to counter maritime drug trafficking.
• Global Cooperation:
  • NCB holds DG-level talks with Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other nations to tackle cross-border and maritime drug trafficking.

Capacity Building

• Training Programs: NCB conducts continuous training for drug law enforcement officers to improve skills and coordination.

Strengths:

 Robust Coordination: NCORD, ANTF, and JCC ensure seamless inter-agency collaboration.
 Expanded NCB Reach: Increased regional presence and staffing boost operational capacity.
 Tech-Driven Initiatives: Darknet Task Force and MANAS Helpline modernize drug enforcement efforts.

Challenges:

Implementation Gaps: Requires consistent funding and inter-agency synergy.
Local Loopholes: Corruption and enforcement bottlenecks may hinder effectiveness.

Impact Potential:

• A well-executed combination of enforcement, technology, and public reporting could significantly disrupt trafficking networks.