The government-constituted committeethat was formed to study the aspects of liquor ban in Chhattisgarh, held its second meeting recently. The legislators said that since the sudden ban may disturb social fabric and increase smuggling, the state is looking for an alternative for habitual alcoholics.
The government is mulling to reduce the number of liquor shops and reduce the operation timing. It will also be taken care that the of alcohol does not adversely affect the culture of the tribals.
The committee will study the impact of liquor ban on state’s financial structure on the economy, on social sphere, challenges in implementing prohibition and situations impacting the law and order of the states.