The AP government would get nearly Rs 20,000 crore for the new Liquor policy. Unlike NTR the founder of TDP, Chandrababu Naidu is giving liquor to the people at reasonable rates.
Babu is not for ban of the liquor. One reason that Jagan lost the power was that he sold cheap liquor at higher rates and that too only in cash. Babu promised liquor at cheap rates and now has won the election with a thumping majority.
He said in all 90,000 applications were received. During the previous TDP regime in 2015-17, there were 4,380 shops, he said. In 2017-19, there were 4,377 shops. This time though the number of shops was less, revenue had increased, he said.
The minister said the alliance had promised during the election campaign that they would bring in new Excise policy and will sell quality liquor at affordable prices. He said the government has kept its word and thus it has fulfilled another promise . Hereafter, all prominent brands of quality IMFL will be available in these outlets. He also expressed his happiness that women had come into the liquor business this time. It is learnt that about 17 women got licenses in the lottery. He said applications were received from abroad and other states
