India's states struggle between prohibition ideals and alcohol revenue needs
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The Economist
Summary
Indian states face a conflicted relationship with alcohol, as constitutional directives call for prohibition while economic pressures drive them to rely on alcohol revenue. The article highlights how states like Kerala and Maharashtra enforce dry days and permit systems, but financial troubles are pushing some states toward more rational alcohol policies rather than outright bans.
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· 4 pulledThe Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the country's constitution call on governments to 'endeavour to bring about prohibition'.
In Kerala the first day of every month is dry.
In Maharashtra drinkers must (in theory) have a state-issued permit.
These attempts to cut down should be familiar to anyone who has ever woken up worse for wear and vowed never to drink again.
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