Liquor consumption is injurious for health and can damage the liver and its functions, is what medical science has been telling but for the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, the sale of liquor is raining money and improving fiscal health of the state.
The decision of Himachal Pradesh government -a proposal mooted in the state's budget for year 2023-24 to impose milk cess of Rs 10 per bottle sold, has had significant impact on the state coffers.
As per data laid in the state Assembly, the state government is going to earn a revenue of Rs 100 cr from this during the current financial year.
This story is from the February 20, 2024 edition of Millennium Post Delhi.
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