The Kerala government lead by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has decided to raise the legal drinking age from 21 to 23 years. The State Cabinet in a meeting decided to introduce a new ordinance raising the minimum age for liquor consumption from 21 to 23.
The Ordinance will amend the Abkari Act. The previous UDF regime had adopted a policy in favour of prohibition by shutting down bars and closing doors on state-run liquor vending outlets.
Static/Current Takeaways Important for RBI Assistant Mains 2017 Exam-
- Kerala CM- Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor- P. Sathasivam.
Source- DD News
