Striving to make Telangana a drug-free state: CM Revanth Reddy

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the government is making all efforts to make Telangana a drug-free state.

On Sunday, the Prime Minister attended the 20th anniversary celebrations of Brahma Kumaris – Shanti Sarovar and launched charitable projects in Hyderabad.

Speaking on the occasion, Revanth said the government had formed an anti-drug team to put an end to the drug scourge. “People should be afraid to even utter the word 'drugs',” he said.

Describing his government as a farmer-friendly and people-friendly government, he said, “We have already proved that our government is farmer-friendly by implementing the farm loan waiver scheme. Telangana is the only state in the country to have waived Rs 31,000 crore in crop loans.”

He also said that the state government is setting up Skill University for the benefit of youth and plans to develop Future City in Mucherla. “Gachibowli has been developed in just 20 years. I am happy that Shanti Sarovar is located in the same area,” the chief minister said.

Stating that Telangana is proud to have Shanti Sarovar after Mount Abu, he said, “We support Shanti Sarovar and will extend the lease.”

Sports University until next school year: Revanth

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister announced that the Young India Sports University will be established in the next academic year. “We will hire renowned international coaches and provide training to promising sportspeople,” he said.