Leh, June 1 -- Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a new Excise Policy for the Union Territory, introducing wide-ranging reforms aimed at curbing dependence on narcotic substances, improving regulation of the liquor trade, enhancing tourism and optimising excise revenue.
The policy seeks to provide consumers with a wider choice of low-alcohol-content beverages through authorised channels while ensuring transparency, accountability and effective regulation.
The move follows extensive consultations with civil society organisations, NGOs, religious bodies, public representatives and government officials. During these interactions, concerns were raised over increasing dependence on narcotic substances and psychotropi...