Archive · 29 Jul 2026
ASR District Nears Ganja-Free Status
The government is working hard to make Alluri Sitarama Raju district free from ganja.
They are doing this by teaching people about the dangers of ganja and helping farmers grow other crops instead.
They have already helped many farmers and are planning to open a special office to continue their work.
The police are also asking everyone to report any ganja-related activities so they can stop them.
The EAGLE initiative aims to make Alluri Sitarama Raju district ganja-free.
A dedicated EAGLE office will be established in the district.
Extensive awareness campaigns are being conducted in villages.
Farmers are encouraged to shift to legal and sustainable agriculture.
Around 25,000 farmers are expected to benefit from alternative cultivation.
- Who
- EAGLE Head and Inspector General of Police A Ravi Krishna
- What
- Anti-drug initiative to make Alluri Sitarama Raju district ganja-free
- When
- Ongoing, with recent announcements
- Where
- Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Paderu
- Why
- To eradicate ganja cultivation and usage, and provide alternative livelihoods for farmers
Anti-Drug Initiative Supporters
Critics of Anti-Drug Measures
Effectiveness of Anti-Drug Operations
Anti-Drug Initiative Supporters
The EAGLE initiative is making significant progress in eradicating ganja cultivation and usage, with extensive awareness campaigns and alternative crop distribution.
Critics of Anti-Drug Measures
Critics argue that the initiative may not be sufficient to completely eliminate ganja-related activities, citing the involvement of youth in such offenses.
- Location
- Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Paderu
- Initiative
- EAGLE (Eliminating Ganja and Legalizing Environment)
- Operation
- Operation Chaitanya
- Farmers Benefited
- 25,000
- Acres Covered
- 35,000
- Helpline
- 1972