Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has introduced the new Excise Policy for 2025, which includes several significant changes aimed at regulating the sale of liquor in the state.

The policy mandates the closure of liquor shops near religious places, with the goal of respecting the sanctity of these areas. Additionally, licenses for liquor shops will be canceled if they charge prices higher than the Maximum Retail Price (MRP). The government has set a revenue target of Rs 5060 crore for the financial year 2025-26.

In the new Excise Policy 2025, the government has emphasized the importance of religious places by deciding to close liquor licenses near them. This move is aimed at maintaining public sensitivity and exercising greater control over the sale of liquor. The policy has also abolished sub-shops and the metro liquor sales system to streamline the process.

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