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Andhra Group of Ministers reviews new liquor policy models
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The excise policy review is routine, but the timing matters. With the current policy ending in six weeks, the government is buying time by asking for more data. The real test will be whether the new policy balances revenue targets with public health concerns. The state collected record excise revenues last year, will the next policy double down on liquor sales or tighten the tap? The final model, due by September 30, will answer that.
Source: thehindu.com
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