Dr. Kawal Deep Kour is a Narcotics Research Scientist and former civil servant with a Ph.D. from IIT Guwahati. She is the author of several books, including “The History of Intoxication: Opium in Assam” and “Opium Consumption and Experience in India.” Her latest book, “Ghazipur, The Opium Mint: From 1820 to the Present,” delves into the historical significance of the Ghazipur Opium Factory and its evolution. Dr. Kour is also a member of global networks focused on narcotics and drug policy.