# Andhra Group of Ministers reviews new liquor policy models

2026-08-13T15:44:34+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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A Group of Ministers in Andhra Pradesh met Thursday to review new retail excise policy models as the current policy expires on September 30. Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra chaired the meeting in Mangalagiri. Ministers Kondapalli Srinivas, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, and Satya Kumar Yadav joined virtually. Officials presented a review of the 2024-26 policy's performance up to July 2026 and proposed models for the next phase. Ministers examined the options and directed officials to revise proposals with complete data before resubmission. The new policy will be based on existing system outcomes and stakeholder feedback, The Hindu reports.

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- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ministers-review-new-models-of-retail-excise-policy-in-andhra-pradesh/article71341296.ece>

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