Question : COCAINE CONSUMPTION

(a) whether the International Narcotics Control Board has expressed concern on illegal cultivation of cannabis in India as reported in the National Herald dated March 09, 2007;

(b) if so, the facts thereof and the reaction of the Government thereon;

(c) the quantity of cannabis and other drugs seized during each of the last three years;

(d) whether the diversion of licity cultivated opium, some opium and poppy husk continue to be diverted to illicit market in the country and smuggled into other countries;

(e) if so, the details in this regard; and

(f) the steps taken by the Government to curb such activities?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)
(a) & (b): The International Narcotics Control Board in its report for the year 2006 mentioned that in South Asia cannabis is also a problem that should not be overlooked. Wild growth and illicit cultivation of cannabis has been reported in the States of Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Jammu & Kashmir. Drug law enforcement agencies constantly make all efforts to identify and destroy such illicit cultivation.

(c): The quantity of cannabis and other drugs seized during the last three years as reported by various drug law enforcement agencies are as under:

 (Qty. in Kg.)
Drug 2004 2005 2006
Cannabis 144055 153660 149277
Hashish 4599 3965 3848
Opium 2237 2009 2792
Heroin 1162 981 1163