Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhavan on Sunday to discuss key policy measures.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed issues related to the education sector and discussed plans for an awareness programme to be held under the Governor’s aegis on June 12 at LB Stadium in Hyderabad.
The interaction centred on strengthening preventive measures against drug abuse, particularly among students. The Governor emphasised the need to prioritise awareness initiatives within educational institutions.
CM Revanth & Governor meeting highlights drug control focus
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla suggested that drug control awareness should begin at the institutional level. He proposed organising programmes where students take a formal pledge to stay away from drugs.
He also recommended that schools and colleges obtain written undertakings from students during the admission process. These undertakings would affirm their commitment to avoid drug use.
The Chief Minister responded that the government would take necessary steps after considering the Governor’s suggestions. He indicated that the proposals would be examined for implementation within the education system.
Minister for IT and Industries Duddilla Sridhar Babu and Rajya Sabha member Vem Narender Reddy accompanied the Chief Minister during the Revanth Governor meeting.
The meeting outlined a coordinated approach between the government and the Governor’s office to address drug abuse through structured awareness and institutional accountability measures.