Archive · 29 Jan 2026
70% Satisfied with Anti-drug Drive in Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, a meeting was held to talk about the efforts to stop drugs.
The education minister, Nara Lokesh, said that 70% of people are happy with the work being done.
The government has taken strong steps to stop ganja and drug abuse.
They have stopped all ganja farming in the state.
They have also arrested many people and started clubs and programs to teach people about the dangers of drugs.
The minister wants to keep working until drugs are completely gone and suggested adding drug education in schools.
The state is now a model for others in controlling drugs.
70% of people in Andhra Pradesh are satisfied with the government's anti-drug measures.
Ganja cultivation has been completely eliminated in the state.
1,721 cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, with 4,421 arrests made.
40,000 Eagle Clubs and 35,400 awareness programs have been conducted to educate the public.
The government plans to introduce a 'Drug-Free Andhra Pradesh' curriculum in schools and integrate the Eagle App with the LEAP App.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh, Vangalapudi Anitha, Satya Kumar Yadav, Harish Kumar Gupta, Ake Ravikrishna, and other officials
- What
- A cabinet sub-committee meeting on ganja and drug control
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- State Secretariat, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To discuss the progress and future steps in the anti-drug drive
- Satisfaction Rate
- 70%
- Ganja Cultivation Status
- Zero
- Cases Registered
- 1,721
- Arrests Made
- 4,421
- Eagle Clubs Formed
- 40,000
- Awareness Programs Conducted
- 35,400
- Key Figures Present
- Nara Lokesh, Vangalapudi Anitha, Satya Kumar Yadav, Harish Kumar Gupta, Ake Ravikrishna
