A new national alcohol policy is on the anvil with Health Minister A Ramadoss declaring alcoholism a grave health concern. The Minister even asks the authorities at the India Premier League to not go in for surrogate promotion of liquor. But how welcome would the step be? Alcohol sales are state subjects in India and everyone looks at it as a golden goose which must be exploited to the hilt. CNN-IBN debates if Government's move is a step in right direction or is it easier said than done.
Union Health Minister says alcoholism is one of the gravest public health care problems.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ramadoss-proposes-national-alcohol-policy/64283-3.html
The finalised draft of the model alcohol policy is ready for scrutiny by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/liquor-policy-mulls-cheaper-beer-wine/17435-7.html
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