VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister (Excise and Prohibition) K Narayana Swamy has said that government is working on a new liquor policy which is expected to be unveiled within two or three weeks.
Speaking to media after conducting a review meeting with department officials from all the districts of the State here on Saturday, the minister said: “I have asked the officials to constitute committees to ensure closure of all belt shops in the State. We are working on a new liquor policy.
As promised by our Chief Minister, steps are being taken to ban alcohol in a phased manner as a gift to the women of the State.”
He added that the officials have been given a free hand to take strict action against those making and selling illicit and local liquor. “Unlike the previous government, we have given officials a free hand to make the vision of our government a reality,” he added.