Archive · 13 Aug 2026
NTR district reports success in curbing ganja menace
The leaders of NTR district, a place in India, are working hard to stop a harmful plant called ganja from hurting people.
Police and government officials met recently to share good news about their efforts.
They said their plan is working and the district is becoming safer and more drug-free.
They started a special campaign named 'Eagle 1972' to find and stop bad drug activities.
They also put up posters that say 'Say No to Drugs' and asked young people to make a promise to stay away from drugs.
People are being told to tell the police if they see someone growing or selling ganja, and helpers who report it will be kept safe and get rewards.
The police used drones, which are flying cameras, to find ganja fields, and many fields have been cleared.
They are also checking on people who used drugs so they can get better.
The police chief reminded everyone that not every accident is caused by drugs and that tests should be used to know the truth.
In the end, everyone wants young people to be safe, healthy, and happy.
NTR district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha and Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhar Babu said coordinated efforts by the administration, police, government departments and voluntary organisations have significantly curbed the ganja menace.
The district unveiled the 'Eagle 1972' campaign display and 'Say No to Drugs' wall poster and administered the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' pledge at the Collectorate.
Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhar Babu said NTR district achieved 100 per cent of its targeted objectives in controlling ganja-related activities, with its measures being adopted as a model by other districts and states.
Around 9,000 acres of ganja cultivation in the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border region were brought under control, using modern technology and drones to detect cultivation.
In two previous anti-ganja drives, 1,287 persons tested positive and were placed under continuous monitoring; 840 underwent repeat tests after three months, with reports of 559 received so far.
- Who
- NTR district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha and Police Commissioner SV Rajasekhar Babu, along with the district administration, police, government departments and voluntary organisations.
- What
- Officials reported significant success in curbing the ganja menace, unveiled the 'Eagle 1972' campaign, and detailed preventive measures, testing results and incentives for public reporting.
- When
- On Wednesday, when the National Committee for Coordination of Anti-Drug Efforts (NCORD) and Nasha Mukt Bharat programmes were held at the Collectorate; the article does not specify the exact date.
- Where
- NTR district, Andhra Pradesh, with the programme held at the Collectorate in Vijayawada; measures also covered ganja cultivation in the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border region.
- Why
- To move towards a drug-free district, keep youth away from drugs, and ensure terms such as 'ganja batch' and 'blade batch' are no longer associated with Vijayawada.
- District
- NTR district, Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada)
- Campaigns launched
- 'Eagle 1972' campaign, 'Say No to Drugs' wall poster, 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' pledge
- Earlier anti-drug drives
- 'Drugs Pai Dandayatra 1.1' and 'Drugs Pai Dandayatra 2.0'
- Ganja cultivation controlled
- Around 9,000 acres in the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border region
- Positive tests
- 1,287 persons in previous drives; 840 repeat tests after three months; 559 reports received
- Target achievement
- 100 per cent of objectives in controlling ganja-related activities
- Legal action
- Action under the NDPS Act for those found consuming ganja through scientific testing
- Informant incentives
- Strictly confidential identity and rewards for verified information