‘Trishul’ strategy to help check drug menace, crimes and road accidents in A.P.
Chief Minister Naidu calls for intensified action against ganja and drug trade, with a calendar of awareness and enforcement programmes, proposes de-addiction centres of excellence in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has outlined a three-pronged strategy, dubbed the 'Trishul' approach, to combat the drug menace, crimes, and road accidents in the state. The strategy aims for 'zero drugs, zero tolerance towards atrocities against women, and zero road accidents'. The Chief Minister formed State and district-level committees called 'Trishul' to prepare action plans and monitor their implementation.
He emphasized intensified action against ganja and other drugs, setting up De-addiction Centres of Excellence in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and Amaravati. The police were directed to take strict action against objectionable content on social media and investigate crimes within 30 minutes. Every road accident should be audited to identify causes, and ambulance response times should be analyzed.
Andhra Pradesh ranks first nationally in road accidents, with a 14% decline in crime and a 29.2% decrease in offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act over the past two years. The conviction rate stands at 47%, and the Chief Minister called for better evidence collection and preservation to improve it to 70-80%. He also proposed regional forensic laboratories and additional dog squads, along with a 'one court-one constable' system to monitor cases.
The police were advised to remain firm on law and order while being people-friendly, avoiding inconvenience during VIP movements. The government is responsible for signing investment agreements, but Collectors are responsible for their successful implementation. The Chief Minister urged officials to avoid delays that could deny employment.
He warned against development being held up by official negligence and stressed the importance of reviews producing results and discussions translating into better public services. Regarding the drought situation, Collectors were instructed to prioritize supplying drinking water for people and livestock. The state's growth rate at current prices is estimated at 13.44%, while GST revenue has grown by 18%.
By 2027, the government aims to complete 5.32 lakh houses and provide tap water to every household by 2028.
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