Home Minister Narottam Mishra – Photo: Amar Ujala Expansion of Madhya Pradesh 2023-‘s new liquor policy has been approved by the cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday. In the new liquor policy, the government has fulfilled the demands of former Chief Minister Uma Bharti. The government has decided to close all the courtyards and shop bars in the state. Their number is about 2611. New liquor policy applicable from 1st April 2611 Will be After the cabinet meeting, Home Minister Narottam Mishra told the media that the Chief Minister is constantly ahead in the direction of discouraging alcohol. are increasing. 2010 From Till date no new liquor shop has been opened inside Madhya Pradesh. While many were closed. in the state during Narmada Seva Yatra Shops were closed. This year also liquor has been discouraged in the excise policy. Tell that in the state – Excise Department in 13500 crore revenue, of which January 9000 up to 9520 crores The revenue has been received approx. New liquor policy applicable from 1st April 2611 Will be in the new liquor policy This will be special All the liquor shops of the state are being closed. Now no enclosure will be operational in the state. All shop bars are also being closed. Liquor will not be allowed to sit and drink in shops. Liquor shops around religious institutions, girls hostels and all types of educational institutions increased by meter meter being done. It is closer to the state 64 shops will be affected. Right now there are liquor shops in the state. Driving under the influence of alcohol It has also been decided to tighten the provisions for suspension of driving licenses of drivers. It has also been considered to increase the punishment for dangerous driving under the influence of alcohol. , The government’s income from alcohol in the last five years Year21 Income from alcohol02 414- 9507 , -22 10,380 2022-23 13,255 (अनुमान) इस बार अहाते बंद होने से सरकार की आय में कमी आना निश्चित है।

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बता दें पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री उमा भारती ने नई शराबनीति को लेकर सरकार को चेतावनी दी थी। उमा ने तीन दिन भोपाल के अयोध्या बायपास स्थित मंदिर में प्रवास भी किया था। उमा ने शिवराज सरकार को नई शराब नीति के लिए सुझाव दिए थे। इसमें अहाते बंद करने, धार्मिक, शैक्षणिक संस्थानों के आसपास से शराब दुकानों की दूरी का दायरा बढ़ाने, शराब दुकानों के आगे उससे होने वाले दुष्परिणामों के होर्डिंग लगाने समेत अन्य सुझाव शामिल थे। उमा के तेवर से प्रदेश की नई शराब नीति पर सरकार निर्णय नहीं ले पा रही थी। अब सरकार ने उमा भारती की मांगों को मानते हुए नई शराबनीति लागू की है।