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Education
Telangana Govt Considers Mandating Anti‑Drug Panels in Colleges and Schools
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 06:05 AM
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The Telangana government is exploring a Government Order that would require all colleges and schools to establish anti‑drug panels to curb substance abuse.
The Telangana government has announced that it is mulling a Government Order (GO) that would mandate the formation of anti‑drug panels in all colleges and schools across the state.
The proposed GO aims to create a structured approach for monitoring and preventing drug use among students. By establishing dedicated panels, schools and colleges would be expected to develop policies, conduct awareness programmes and report any incidents of drug misuse.
Officials have not yet released a draft of the order, and no specific timeline has been set for its implementation. The move is part of the state’s broader effort to address substance abuse among the youth.
The proposal has been circulated among educational institutions for feedback before the government finalises the order. Stakeholders are expected to review the draft and suggest amendments.
Once issued, the GO would become mandatory for all educational institutions in Telangana, ensuring a uniform approach to tackling drug-related issues across the state.
The proposed GO aims to create a structured approach for monitoring and preventing drug use among students. By establishing dedicated panels, schools and colleges would be expected to develop policies, conduct awareness programmes and report any incidents of drug misuse.
Officials have not yet released a draft of the order, and no specific timeline has been set for its implementation. The move is part of the state’s broader effort to address substance abuse among the youth.
The proposal has been circulated among educational institutions for feedback before the government finalises the order. Stakeholders are expected to review the draft and suggest amendments.
Once issued, the GO would become mandatory for all educational institutions in Telangana, ensuring a uniform approach to tackling drug-related issues across the state.