Archive · 24 Dec 2025
CM Naidu Orders Anti-Drug, Civic Service Improvements
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, had a meeting with officials to talk about how the government is helping people.
He said that the government should always think about what the people need and make changes if necessary.
He was worried about the problem of drug abuse and asked officials to set up special centers in three cities to help people stop using drugs.
He also said that there should be no problems with street lights or clean water, and that the water should be tested regularly.
He wants all government workers to come to work and report their activities so that everything is transparent.
The Chief Minister also said he would personally participate in awareness programs in all three regions to help fight against drugs.
He emphasized that public service delivery must be continuously assessed and improved based on ground-level feedback.
CM Naidu directed officials to intensify efforts to curb ganja and drug abuse across Andhra Pradesh.
Specialized de-addiction centres to be established in Amaravati, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam.
Naidu announced a comprehensive approach combining enforcement, treatment, and public awareness for drug abuse prevention.
He instructed officials to ensure no complaints regarding drinking water supply and street lighting, with regular quality tests and transparency.
Field-level staff were directed to compulsorily attend offices and remain accessible to the public, with regular monitoring of attendance and service delivery.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and senior officials
- What
- Review of governance and announcement of de-addiction centres
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Real-Time Governance (RTG) Centre, state secretariat, Vijayawada
- Why
- To improve governance, address drug abuse, and enhance civic services
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Review Location
- Real-Time Governance (RTG) Centre, state secretariat, Vijayawada
- De-Addiction Centres Locations
- Amaravati, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam
- Key Focus Areas
- Governance, Drug Abuse, Civic Services
- Attendees
- Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, senior officials
Sources
CM Naidu’s Call To Establish De-Addiction Centres In Amaravati, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam
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