Bhubaneswar, Aug 8: In a major announcement, Prithviraj Harichandan, Minister of Law, Works & Excise, Govt of Odisha, has said that there will not be any new liquor shop in the state.

"Odisha will not have new liquor shops," said Harichandan Thursday. 

Odisha Govt is trying to make the excise policy lucid. "By making the excise policy lucid, we will ensure that no more new liquor shops will open in Odisha," explained the Excise Minister.

The announcement came amidst the state government's effort to stop the illegal liquor sale in the state. "We are trying our best to stop the illegal liquor sale although it's quite challenging," said the Harichandan, who holds the responsibilities of the law and works ministries.

Harichandan said the year -- 2025 -- would see many changes in excise policy in the state. So there won't be any new liquor shops or illegal liquor sale in Odisha, asserted Harichandan.

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