Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao clarified that despite the El Nino effect in the state, there would be no water scarcity for liquor production, Namasthe Telangana reported. The minister made these remarks during an informal chat with the media in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Minister Jupally explained that measures would be taken to ensure no water problems arise for beer manufacturing, and if necessary, water would be drawn from Srisailam for this purpose, according to Namasthe Telangana.
He also stated that the increased cess imposed by the state government would only burden those who consume alcohol, Namasthe Telangana reported.
The minister mentioned that Hyderabad city has been upgraded, and bar licenses have been issued accordingly, Namasthe Telangana noted.
He further revealed that permissions for bars were granted in line with practices in other states, Namasthe Telangana stated.
The minister's assurance that there will be no water scarcity for liquor production despite the El Nino effect, and the plan to draw water from Srisailam if needed, aim to ensure an uninterrupted supply of alcohol in the state.
