AMCO urges
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 02 2022:
The All Manipur Christian Organisation (AMCO) has urged the Government to reconsider its decision to lift prohibition on liquor.
Terming the decision to lift the ban as unfortunate, AMCO said in a statement issued today that while the Government has 'War on Drugs' to stop drug abuse in the State on one hand, the Government has decided to lift the ban on liquor which are contradictory to each other.
As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), Manipur ranked fifth in the list of top alcohol consuming States which is alarming and a cause of concern, AMCO added in the statement.
Despite the projected figure of Rs 600 crore the Government is expected to earn once the ban is lifted, AMCO urged the Government to reconsider the options and make decisions that would not only have economic benefits but help in development of the State.