From July, liquor will be available in tetra packs in Andhra Pradesh. The excise department is making all the arrangements to implement this proposal.

Till date, we are generally aware of the milk and fruit juice availability in tetra packs. But, as per the suggestions of the Excise Department, now the liquor would be available in tetra packs too. Regarding this, 90ml and 180ml tetra packs will be introduced into the market from July. The Excise department suggestion has come in wake of Telangana State proposal to introduce affordable liquor in the MRP slab of Rs 30 to Rs 40.

The excise officials stated that, six districts of AP bordering Telangana will be affected, if the AP government does not introduce small quantity liquor packs, as per the liquor rates specified.

Reduces burden for the poor people- Excise official

The people who cannot afford to buy quarter or half bottles as the prices are heavy, can purchase the small quantity liquor tetra packs, if the new liquor policy is introduced in rural areas by the Andhra Pradesh government, along with the increase in sales of liquor and increase in excise revenue in the state.

The AP cabinet is expected to finalize the new liquor policy on Tuesday. Currently, 750 ml (full bottle), 375 ml (half bottle) and 180 ml (quarter bottle) of various brands of liquor are available in the market.

These brands in tetra packs 

The excise department suggested the tetra packs for liquor would be available in local brands like Bagpiper, Old Monk, Haywards, etc.

Especially in rural areas, the sales of liquor in tetra packs are expected to be increased, as the prices of it would be comfortable to them.

By Phani