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The article reports on the five-year anniversary celebration of the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan” (Drug-Free India Campaign) in Vijayawada, India. Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy highlighted the government’s efforts, including setting up de-addiction centers in every district, forming the EAGLE anti-narcotics group, destroying marijuana plantations with drones, raising awareness and training for alternative crops, strict action against drug peddlers near schools, and establishing de-addiction centers in prisons. EAGLE SP K.S. Nagesh emphasized the initiatives to curb drug abuse and cultivation, and the implementation of a 100-meter buffer zone around educational institutions.

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India Celebrates Five Years of Drug-Free Campaign with Focus on Rehabilitation and Eradication

Vijayawada, India – November 19, 2025 – Marking five years of the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan,” Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy announced significant progress in combating drug abuse across the state. Speaking at a celebratory event in Vijayawada on Tuesday, the Minister highlighted the establishment of de-addiction centers in every district to support those struggling with addiction.

A key initiative, the EAGLE (Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement), has been instrumental in identifying and destroying marijuana plantations, particularly in the Uttarandhra region, utilizing drone technology. The government is also actively educating ganja cultivators about alternative crop options.

The Minister emphasized the zero-tolerance policy towards drug peddlers, particularly those targeting students with narcotics disguised as chocolates, cigarettes, and liquids. He also stated the opening of four de-addiction centers within prisons.

EAGLE SP K.S. Nagesh reiterated the commitment to preventing drug availability near educational institutions, enforcing a 100-meter buffer zone free of narcotics. Local MLA Gadde Rammohan joined the event, further emphasizing the community’s commitment to the campaign. The government urged youth to stay away from drugs and take advantage of state-sponsored opportunities for a healthy and productive future.

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