Bihar’s alcohol ban has been a success for social wellness, data show
The authors of a new report have argued that Bihar’s ban on alcohol has not really led to a drop in violence against women and that the ban has cost the State valuable revenue. These contentions are incorrect and incomplete, however
The recently released report titled 'Macro Perspective of Bihar’s Development Achievements, Unfinished Agenda, and the Way Forward' has garnered significant media attention at the India Policy Forum 2026. While the report is a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on Bihar's progress, it contains a flawed recommendation regarding the state's alcohol ban.
Advocates of lifting the ban argue that the restriction has not resulted in a reduction in violence against women and has diminished Bihar's revenue. However, data presented in the report suggests that the ban has been a success for social wellness.
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