Bihar Alcohol Ban Failed, Govt Should Revoke It: Study

Bihar liquor ban: 51.3 million litres seized, over 17 lakh people arrested in last 10 years

Bihar has seized over 51.3 million litres of liquor and arrested more than 1.79 million people between April 2016 and June 2026, according to government figures. Despite the scale of enforcement, Prohibition Minister Madan Sahni has ruled out any rollback of the policy.

Outlook Explains | Bihar's Liquor Ban Has A Revenue Problem, Why Can't The BJP Lift It?

A new NCAER study says prohibition has failed to curb crimes against women and is costing Bihar significant revenue. But rolling it back could upset Nitish Kumar and create a political headache for the NDA.

Bihar liquor ban: Study flags revenue loss, illicit trade, drug use; politics may block repeal

Amid calls for a review of Bihar's liquor prohibition, key political allies express support for its continuation. A recent study highlights significant revenue losses related to the ban and suggests regulating alcohol sales to curb the illicit market.

A report recommends ending Bihar’s liquor ban. Why BJP will find it hard

While the BJP knows that rolling back prohibition will result in a revenue surge, it is unlikely to do it because of the offence it may cause to Nitish Kumar.

Bihar alcohol ban failed, govt should revoke it: Study

A research paper by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) recommends that Bihar revoke its alcohol ban, citing its failure to reduce violence against women and a rise in illicit drug and alcohol consumption. The report suggests that reinstating the liquor excise tax would significantly increase state revenues and decrease enforcement costs.

NCAER: Bihar booze ban hasn't worked; lift it, fund development work

A recent study advocates for the removal of prohibition in Bihar to foster state growth and enhance capital spending. It posits that banning alcohol hasn't curbed crime rates but instead has spurred illicit activities. By abolishing the prohibition, the state could potentially enjoy a tax revenue boost of 14 to 15 percent.