Maharashtra Govt Boosts Revenue with Grain-Based Liquor Production
The Maharashtra government has taken a significant step to increase revenue by allowing the production of grain-based liquor and reviving underutilized liquor units. This move is expected to generate an additional Rs 3,000 crore.
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As per the government order issued on Thursday, the move introduces Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML), a new category alongside Indian Made Liquor (IML) and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). MML will be an exclusive brand produced in the state.
The proposal for MML was made by a committee formed in January under the Devendra Fadnavis-led government, headed by then additional chief secretary Valsa Nair. The committee submitted its report in April, and the cabinet cleared it on June 10.
According to the order, MML made from grains will be priced at Rs 148 for 180 ml and will have an alcohol strength of 42.8 per cent by volume. The aim is to bridge the price gap between country liquor and IMFL, as stated in the order.
The MML brand cannot be manufactured in any other state or under other liquor categories, such as country liquor, IML, beer, or wine. PLL licensees producing MML must have their head office in Maharashtra.
Of the 70 PLL units in the state, 22 are defunct, and 16 operate only as retailers. The remaining 32 manufacture liquor, with 10 of them producing 70 per cent of the IMFL in Maharashtra.
This is not the first attempt to promote grain-based liquor in the state. In 2007, the Congress-NCP government had launched a scheme to set up grain-based distilleries, but it was scrapped following objections from activists and a stay by the Bombay High Court in 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new category of liquor introduced by the Maharashtra government?
The new category introduced by the Maharashtra government is Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML).
How much additional revenue is expected from this move?
The move is expected to generate an additional revenue of around Rs 3,000 crore.
What is the price and alcohol strength of MML?
MML will be priced at Rs 148 for 180 ml and will have an alcohol strength of 42.8 per cent by volume.
How many PLL units are currently operational in Maharashtra?
Of the 70 PLL units in the state, 32 are currently operational, with 10 of them producing 70 per cent of the IMFL in Maharashtra.
Has there been a previous attempt to promote grain-based liquor in Maharashtra?
Yes, in 2007, the Congress-NCP government had launched a scheme to set up grain-based distilleries, but it was scrapped following objections from activists and a stay by the Bombay High Court in 2010.
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