Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that India is on the verge of developing a complete indigenous anti-drone solution, which is expected to be operational within six months.
Speaking during a debate in the Rajya Sabha, Shah highlighted the government’s efforts to bolster national security through advanced technology and innovation.
“We are very close to achieving a complete anti-drone solution. We have conducted six successful experiments, and I am hopeful that within six months, we will have an indigenous anti-drone system, a true symbol of Make in India,” Shah said.
The Home Minister also emphasized the use of drones and modern technology in combating illegal activities, such as poppy cultivation. “We have utilized drones, satellites, and advanced technology to destroy opium cultivation. In the last five years, we have destroyed and disposed of 23,000 kg of synthetic drugs worth over ₹14,000 crore,” he stated.
Shah reiterated the government’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking, noting that drugs often enter India from Afghanistan and are routed through Gujarat to Sri Lanka. “We have pledged that no drugs will be allowed to enter or exit India. The money earned from the drug trade is often used to fund terrorism, and we will spare no one involved in such activities,” he asserted.
Zero tolerance for Terrorism and Naxalism
Addressing the issue of Naxalism, Shah declared that the government has a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and left-wing extremism. He expressed confidence that Naxalism would be eradicated in India by March 2026.
“By March 21, 2026, Naxalism will end in this country. The Modi government has taken decisive steps to address this challenge, which previous governments neglected,” Shah said.
He also highlighted the significant reduction in terrorism-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. “Article 370 was the root cause of separatism in Kashmir. The architects of our Constitution had envisioned a unified India, and the Modi government fulfilled this dream by abrogating Article 370,” Shah stated.
The Home Minister noted that the move has led to a 70% reduction in deaths due to terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, with zero incidents of stone-pelting reported in the valley. He also emphasized the establishment of grassroots democracy in the region through successful local body elections.
“Around 40,000 government jobs have been provided in Jammu and Kashmir between 2019 and 2024, and 1.51 lakh self-employment opportunities have been created. Skilling clubs are also operational to empower the youth,” Shah added.
Progress in the Northeast
Shah also spoke about the significant progress made in the Northeast, describing the region as largely peaceful under the Modi government. “Since 2019, we have signed 19 peace accords, and around 10,000 militants have surrendered. A new era of development has been ushered in, bringing stability and growth to the region,” he said.