Governor Jagdish Mukhi Stresses Increased Awareness To Curb Liquor Consumption

GUWAHATI: Close on the heels of the hooch tragedy that the state has recently faced, Excise Minister Parimal Shuklabaidya met Governor Professor Jagdish Mukhi at Raj Bhavan on Friday and apprised him of a sequel of measures that Excise Department has undertaken in the aftermath of the tragedy which took several precious lives.

The Excise Minister said since sulai, a local intoxicating liquor responsible for taking the toll on so many lives, a widespread campaign has been launched throughout the state to create awareness against the consumption of sulai so that the department can empower people to prevent recurrence of such tragedy. The Governor asked the minister to initiate awareness campaigns at all levels especially in the tea garden areas to empower people and create a deterrent to work against brewing such spurious liquor. Governor Professor Mukhi also said that the State Anti-Drug and Prohibition Council must be reactivated to vociferously spread its awareness activities and highlight the evil effects of liquor consumption all across the state. Governor Jagdish Mukhi also stated that since not only sulai but other intoxicating liquors also take a toll on human health, awareness drive should be initiated to motivate people to gradually abstain from intoxicating liquors.

As per a press release, the Governor also emphasized on the urgent need to educate the people especially those living in tea gardens and their surrounding areas and spread the awareness on the adverse impacts of sulai and other intoxicating liquors on health. He also asked the minister to tag in various organizations like religious groups and NGOs for awareness purpose and highlight the evil effects of liquor consumption. He also emphasized on initiating debates, symposiums in educational institutions and motivational campaigns at public places such as markets, bus stand and others where assembly of peoples happens. Commissioner and Secretary, Excise Ranjana Bouah, Commissioner Excise Rakesh Kumar, Additional Commissioner of Excise Sanjiv Medhi were present during the meeting.

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