To regulate Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) and Precursor Chemicals and Tobacco and Tobacco Products; Controlled Substances and Medical Devices Division shall discharge following functions:

1. Liaise with relevant national, regional and international agencies relating to regulation and enforcement of NDPS and precursor chemicals;
2. Carryout capacity building through Computer Based Training (CBT) on regulation and enforcement aspects;
3. Capacity building and institutionalisation of the Drug of Abuse Test Programmes in the country;
4. Develop appropriate measures to control and prevent illicit trafficking and laundering of money relating to NDPS and precursor chemicals;
5. Develop policy, regulations, standards, guidelines and other documents related to NDPS, Precursor Chemicals and Tobacco and Tobacco Products;
6. Carryout research and develop materials on best practices and evidence based interventions in the field of drug supply and demand reduction;
7. Develop and enhance competency of law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on prevention and treatment of substance users and supply reduction of NDPS and precursor chemicals;
8. Monitor and inspect premises involved in the import/distribution/storage/consumption of Schedule III, IV and V Substances;
9. Inspect the research premises on storage, safe keeping, documentation, loss, theft of the controlled substances;
10. Regulate and monitor the implementing agencies on non-compliance of individual smoking in the public places, entertainment centres/institutions and other incharges;
11. Carry out advocacy, sensitization and education programs on NDPS, Precursor Chemicals and Tobacco and Tobacco Products;
12. Issue import/ and or export authorization of controlled substances and precursor chemicals;
13. Maintain an updated database of drugs and psychotropic substances;
14. Regulate and monitor Presumptive Drug of Abuse Test Programmes in the country and confirmatory drug tests;
15. Facilitate and regulate the disposal of seized NDPS, expired and seized Precursor Chemicals and seized Tobacco and Tobacco Products;
16. Regulate and ensure professional capacity of the stakeholders for quality service delivery in prevention, treatment and aftercare services;
17. Regulate and ensure standardisation of services among the governmental and non-governmental agencies to prevent drug and Tobacco use;
18. Promote international cooperation through institutional linkages with international organisations related to supply, demand and harm reduction;
19. Periodically conduct an impact assessment of the plans and programs implemented to prevent substance abuse;
20. Regulate and facilitate regional, sub regional, intergovernmental organisations and international level for technical and financial assistance on drug demand reduction;
21. Carryout research and develop materials on best practices and evidence based interventions in the field of drug demand reduction;
22. Regulate and monitor the prevention, Treatment and aftercare services conducted by service providers and stakeholders to ensure quality and standard services; and
23. Accord approval and facilitate accreditation of treatment centres.