Anakapalli Collector calls for ‘Eagle Clubs’ in colleges, urges students to stay off drugs
District Collector Vijaya Krishnan urged students to avoid narcotics and emphasized the importance of youth focusing on a secure future during a district-level meeting on April 30, 2026. She proposed establishing 'Eagle Clubs' in educational institutions to promote drug awareness and prevention. The meeting, conducted via video conference, addressed drug and ganja control measures under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) framework.
- ▪District Collector Vijaya Krishnan called for the formation of 'Eagle Clubs' in colleges to raise awareness about drug abuse.
- ▪The appeal was made during a district-level committee meeting on drug and ganja control held on April 30, 2026.
- ▪The meeting was conducted through video conference and focused on awareness programs under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD).
- ▪Krishnan emphasized the need for youth to avoid narcotic substances and work towards a bright and secure future.
- ▪The initiative aims to engage students in preventive efforts against drug use through institutional outreach.
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District Collector Vijaya Krishnan on Thursday (April 30, 2026), has urged the youth to stay away from narcotic substances and instead focus on building a bright and secure future. She also suggested setting up ‘Eagle Clubs’ in educational institutions to spread awareness among students.A district-level committee meeting on drug and ganja control measures, along with awareness programmes under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD), was held on Thursday through video conference.
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