This amount is substantially low as the state needs to generate an average of Rs 6,415 crore every four months to meet its annual target of Rs 19,245 crore. Also read: Haryana excise officials admit to shortfall in liquor stocks before SETThe state excise department attributed the shortfall to a variety of reasons. “The wine shops have still not fully opened. This was the reason that the cash-strapped state government allowed opening of liquor shops from May 4. There are 15,000 restaurants, 1,685 wine shops, 5,000 beer shops and 4,045 country liquor bars in the state which serve liquor.

Source: Hindustan Times August 25, 2020 02:51 UTC