India, Nov. 9 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced a major push against drugs, aiming to make Gujarat completely drug-free by 31st December 2028, a year ahead of the national target of 31st December 2029.

Speaking at a public function following the inauguration and laying of the foundation stones of a host of development projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore, he said the Government cannot win the fight against the menace of narcotics alone without the active participation of the people.

Shah, who represents Gandhinagar in the Lok Sabha, said the campaign was launched on the auspicious occasion of Kali Chaudas with the clear intent of making life difficult for drug peddlers. "We aim to make India drug-free by December 31, 20...