BJP MP Dharambir Singh from Haryana has proposed a policy allowing the production of country liquor from grains, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables.
His initiative aims to curb the deaths caused by spurious liquor while simultaneously boosting farmers' income. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, the Bhiwani-Mahendragarh MP emphasised that granting permission for locally brewed liquor would be a step toward preventing fatalities linked to methanol-laced illicit liquor, which claims thousands of lives across the country each year.
Singh suggested that permits for manufacturing country liquor using sugarcane juice and other natural sources should be issued at the local level while ensuring that states' excise revenues remain unaffected.
He argued that if farmers were allowed to produce country liquor from sugarcane juice, their income could increase by two to three times. He further stressed that this approach would not only benefit the rural economy but also reduce reliance on imported liquor from the United States and European nations.
Speaking to mediapersons, Singh reiterated that his proposal was rooted in tradition and aimed at reviving indigenous practices rather than increasing dependence on foreign alcohol imports.
He asserted that a structured framework for granting production permits at the local level would help regulate the sector effectively while safeguarding public health and revenue interests.
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