Chennai, June 12: In a decisive move to combat the drug menace, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called for an intensified and coordinated effort across all districts in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a review meeting with district collectors at the state secretariat on Tuesday, Stalin emphasized the need for a massive movement to eradicate drug prevalence.
“We have controlled the prevalence of drugs in the state to a great extent. But it is not enough,” Stalin stated. He highlighted that drug issues extend beyond law and order, posing a significant threat to social stability as well. “Hence, drug prevalence must be completely eradicated in Tamil Nadu. We must start a massive movement towards this effect.”
The Chief Minister instructed district collectors and police superintendents to work closely with officials from health and municipal administration departments. He urged them to focus on areas identified as prone to drug activities and ensure these regions become drug-free. “The collector must pay intense attention to areas identified as prone to drug prevalence and ensure that the area is drug free,” he emphasized.
Stalin described the upcoming two years as critical for Tamil Nadu’s development and progress, urging the implementation of public welfare schemes with renewed vigor. He outlined the essential components of good governance, including maintaining law and order, executing social welfare schemes, developing infrastructure, creating jobs, and ensuring uninterrupted delivery of government services.
“To deliver good governance, it is very essential for us to maintain law and order, execute social welfare schemes, develop infrastructure, create jobs, and ensure uninterrupted delivery of government services to the people. These are the definitions of good governance. We are delivering such good governance,” Stalin added.