Bihar's Alcohol Ban Faces Scrutiny as Revenue and Illicit Liquor Concerns Grow

A decade into Bihar's total alcohol prohibition, the policy's efficacy is under intense scrutiny. An NCAER study highlights a significant decline in state revenue and the expansion of underground liquor networks. Economic analysts suggest a hybrid model of regulated sales, but the Janata Dal (United) maintains that the ban is essential for public health and will remain in place for the foreseeable future.