Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Launches Anti-Drug and Road Safety Campaigns
In Andhra Pradesh, two important campaigns have been launched to keep people safe.
In Anantapur, the police started a five-day campaign to teach people about road safety.
They want to stop accidents by making sure people follow traffic rules like wearing helmets and seat belts, not driving too fast, and not using their phones while driving.
The campaign includes rallies, special programs, and activities to teach safe driving habits.
They also plan to improve roads and make sure ambulances can reach accidents quickly.
The police chief said that many accidents happen because people don't follow these rules.
In NTR district, a 35-day anti-drug campaign called ‘Drugs Pai Dandayatra’ was launched with a big cycle rally.
The campaign aims to create a drug-free society by spreading awareness across the district.
The home minister and other officials urged citizens to stay away from drugs and to inform the police if they see any drug-related activities.
The campaign is being led by the police and includes strict action against those involved in drug trafficking.
Both campaigns involve many stakeholders, including government departments, NGOs, schools, and local bodies, working together to keep the community safe.
Anantapur SP P. Jagadish launched a five-day road safety awareness campaign as part of the 37th Road Safety Month celebrations.
The NTR district police launched a 35-day anti-drug awareness campaign titled ‘Drugs Pai Dandayatra’ with a massive cycle rally in Vijayawada.
Both campaigns involve multiple stakeholders, including government departments, NGOs, schools, and local bodies, working together to promote safety and combat drug abuse.
The road safety campaign focuses on addressing main causes of accidents such as non-use of helmets and seat belts, overspeeding, and drunken driving, with enforcement measures including helmet and seat belt compliance checks, road infrastructure improvements, and strengthening post-accident emergency response.
The anti-drug campaign aims to create a drug-free society by spreading awareness and taking strict action against those involved in drug trafficking, sale, or consumption under the NDPS Act.
- Who
- Anantapur SP P. Jagadish, NTR district police, home minister Vangalapudi Anitha, health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rammohan Rao, and multiple stakeholders including government departments, NGOs, schools, and local bodies
- What
- A five-day road safety awareness campaign and a 35-day anti-drug awareness campaign titled ‘Drugs Pai Dandayatra’
- When
- January 28 to January 31 (Road Safety), 35 days (Anti-Drug)
- Where
- Anantapur district and NTR district
- Why
- To promote safe road practices, reduce accidents, and create a drug-free society by spreading awareness and taking strict action against drug trafficking and abuse
Government and Law Enforcement
Public and Community Stakeholders
Role in Campaigns
Government and Law Enforcement
Government and law enforcement are leading the campaigns, organizing rallies, awareness programs, and enforcement measures to promote safety and combat drug abuse.
Public and Community Stakeholders
Public and community stakeholders, including NGOs, schools, and local bodies, are actively participating in the campaigns, supporting awareness efforts and reporting drug-related activities.
- Location
- Anantapur and NTR district
- Duration
- January 28 to January 31 (Road Safety), 35 days (Anti-Drug)
- Black Spots
- 34
- Accident-Prone Locations
- 27
- Main Causes of Accidents
- Non-use of helmets and seat belts, overspeeding, drunken driving, wrong-side driving, improper parking, mobile phone use while driving
- Peak Accident Times
- 3 p.m. to midnight, with a peak between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- Key Stakeholders
- Government departments, NGOs, NCC units, schools and colleges, ambulance services, petrol bunk owners, driving schools, vehicle showrooms, local bodies, trauma care teams, APSRTC officials, youth volunteers, media
- Campaign Initiatives
- Cycle rallies, awareness programs, enforcement measures, road infrastructure improvements, emergency response strengthening