The Tamil Nadu government has announced that it will be shutting down 500 liquor outlets from June 22 onwards. This is part of the government’s efforts to reduce the consumption of alcohol in the state.
The 500 outlets that will be shut down are located in densely populated areas, near schools and temples, and in areas with a high incidence of alcohol-related crime. The government has said that it will be compensating the owners of these outlets for their losses.
The closure of these outlets is part of the government’s “Vision 2023” plan, aiming to transform Tamil Nadu into a “liquor-free state” by 2023.
The government plans to compensate the affected outlet owners for their losses.
Additional details from the article:
- Government’s “Vision 2023” plan: Closure of liquor outlets as part of the government’s plan to make Tamil Nadu a “liquor-free state” by 2023.
- Rehabilitation services: The government will provide rehabilitation services to individuals addicted to alcohol.
- Revenue generation: The closure of liquor outlets is anticipated to generate approximately Rs. 1,000 crore in revenue for the government.
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