Hyderabad: The Alai Balai Foundation has formed three committees to take the Nasha Mukt Telangana campaign against drug abuse to every part of the state.
The Foundation’s Steering Committee made the decision at a meeting on 15 November 2026. Foundation Chairperson Bandaru Vijayalakshmi presided, while former Governor Bandaru Dattatraya attended as chief guest.
At the meeting, the committee finalised its agenda and planned future initiatives under the Nasha Mukt Bharat – Nasha Mukt Telangana Abhiyan. It also drew up a series of programmes with the goal of a drug-free society.
Retired IAS officers Chakrapani, Ajay Mishra and Dr N. Satyanarayana took part in the discussions. Prof Murali Manohar, a former member of NCERT, also attended. Akella Raghavendra and former MLC Janardhan Reddy were among the other guests.
According to the Foundation, it is acting to widen and strengthen the campaign across Telangana in line with the national Nasha Mukt Bharat mission. The meeting then decided to set up dedicated committees to turn the campaign’s goals into a time-bound action plan.
The Foundation listed seven key areas for the campaign. One area covers coordination with the Central and State governments and their departments to ensure smooth implementation. Another will unite NGOs, voluntary groups, social service institutions and community bodies in the effort to make Telangana drug-free.
The plan also enlists film personalities, sportspersons, prominent citizens and social media influencers as campaign ambassadors. In education, the Foundation will work with schools, colleges and universities to encourage student participation. Counselling, awareness programmes and the involvement of parents and teachers form part of the same effort.
At the district, mandal and village levels, it will mobilise volunteers, religious leaders, community groups and well-known local figures. In addition, conferences, awareness meetings, rallies, sports events, cultural programmes and media campaigns will carry the message to all sections of the public.
Three panels to lead Nasha Mukt Telangana drive
As a first step, the Foundation named chairpersons, coordinators and members for three committees. Prof Murali Manohar heads the Universities and Colleges Coordination Committee, with Prof Raji Reddy as coordinator. Its members are Vishwanath, Ranjith Mohan, Venkat Reddy, Jayadev Sheelam and Srikanth.
Retired IAS officer Satyanarayana chairs the Cinema, Social Media, Literature and Songs Coordination Committee. Vantipalli Bharathi is its coordinator. The members are motivational speaker Akella Raghavendra Rao, Krishna Pradeep, Haribabu and sports representative Perika Suresh.
Similarly, retired IAS officer Chakrapani leads the Professionals Coordination Committee, while Sandeep serves as coordinator. This panel includes Balda Ashok, Dr Avula Ramchander, G. Yoganand and Dr Surendar. Advocates L. Prabhakar Reddy and Gopal Sharma are also members.
In addition, the Foundation named five special invitees. They are former minister E. Peddi Reddy, former MLC Janardhan Reddy, retired IAS officer Ajay Mishra, Dr Rashmi Kandlikar and Dr Suresh Goud.
The Foundation said the committees will begin work immediately, each with set duties and a focus on action. It will also encourage the formation of more committees and wider public participation as the Nasha Mukt Telangana campaign spreads across the state.
Its aim is to turn the campaign from an awareness drive into a lasting people’s movement. For this, it wants the government, educational institutions, voluntary groups, religious leaders, celebrities, professionals, youth and citizens to join hands.
The Foundation said protecting young people from substance abuse is the duty of all of society, not only of the government or any single organisation.