Paderu: The government’s flagship anti-drug initiative is making steady progress towards transforming Alluri Sitarama Raju district into a completely ganja free district, said EAGLE Head and Inspector General of Police A Ravi Krishna. To further strengthen anti-drug operations, a dedicated EAGLE office will soon be established in Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Ravi Krishna announced. Under the ‘Operation Chaitanya’ initiative, farmers are being encouraged to shift from ganja cultivation to legal and sustainable agriculture. Expressing concern over the increasing involvement of youth aged between 10 and 20 years in ganja related offences, Ravi Krishna said many are jeopardising their future. The IG urged the public to report any information related to ganja cultivation, transportation, storage or sale by calling the toll-free helpline 1972.