9. Policy Implementation

9.1 Necessary sectoral and thematic strategies and plans of action shall be formulated by maintaining coordination and harmonization with all relevant parties for the implementation of the policy.

9.2 The bodies responsible for the implementation of this policy shall formulate their respective annual programmes and budget.

9.3 Since drug abuse is a cross-cutting issue, its prevention and control shall be mainstreamed in various plans, policies, working policies and programmes.

9.4 Priority shall be accorded to this issue in bilateral relations with friendly country India and various inter-boundary practices.