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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Maharashtra government approves policy to eradicate drugs by 2029; awareness, strict action planned

Mumbai: The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy aimed at eradicating drugs from the state by 2029 through extensive public awareness and strict action against narcotics with the participation of all departments.

Maharashtra is the first state in the country to undertake such a comprehensive campaign, involving coordination among various departments, to create a drug-free state, a statement issued by the government said.

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