Peddapalli, Oct.6 : State Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar urged the youth to stay away from harmful drugs and cannabis to build a secure and prosperous future. Speaking at a ‘Mission Parivarthana’ awareness drive organized by the police department at Maheshwara Function Hall in Bommareddypalli village on Tuesday, the Minister emphasized that eliminating drug abuse requires active cooperation from all sections of society.
Addressing the gathering alongside District Collector Koya Sri Harsha and DCP Ram Reddy, the Minister lauded the police for initiating ‘Mission Parivarthana’. He instructed the District Collector to extensively conduct ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ awareness sessions across degree and engineering colleges. He warned students against experimenting with drugs for thrill or fun, highlighting how addiction destroys education, careers, and personal lives.
Minister Laxman Kumar also called for specialized awareness campaigns in the Singareni mining areas. He assured that the government will immediately provide de-addiction treatment to anyone identified as suffering from substance abuse, appealing to parents, teachers, and neighbors to report such cases promptly to authorities without hesitation.
District Collector Koya Sri Harsha stated that awareness drives will be expanded across the district to guide youth toward positive paths. DCP Ram Reddy reinforced that the government is enforcing strict measures against cannabis smuggling and illegal drug trade, encouraging young people to direct their energy into sports and cultural activities instead. The event concluded with a collective pledge taken by officials, police personnel, and local residents to build a drug-free society.
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