Question : DRUGS ON INTERNET



(a) whether the Government are aware that drugs are being sold and purchased through internet;

(b) if so, whether information regarding manufacturing of synthetic drugs is available on internet; and

(c) if so, steps proposed to be taken by the Government to prevent such activities?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): Internet also provides access to an ocean of information on various subjects. It is reasonable to expect that information regarding manufacturing of synthetic drugs be available over the internet.

(c): It is technically not possible to block complete access to any information available over the internet.