Archive · 6 Nov 2025
UP Excise Minister Warns Officials on Revenue Targets, Seizure of Illicit Liquor
The minister in charge of alcohol sales in Uttar Pradesh told his team they need to collect Rs 63,000 crore this year.
Even though they collected more money than last year, they are still behind their goal.
He warned that if certain areas don't collect enough money each month, the people in charge could face serious trouble.
The minister also wants them to look for new places to open liquor stores, especially near the borders.
He stressed that they must be very careful to stop people from making or selling illegal alcohol.
They also need to make sure that any illegal alcohol or liquor from other states is not sold.
The minister also wants the staff to keep learning so they can do a better job checking things and catching anyone breaking the rules, like liquor smugglers.
UP Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal warned officials about meeting revenue targets for the financial year 2025-26.
The department's target is Rs 63,000 crore for the financial year, with a directive for 100% monthly target achievement.
Despite a 116% rise in revenue compared to last year, collections from April to October 2025 were 94.33% of the set target.
Officials in districts failing to meet October targets and showing consistent poor performance face strict action.
The minister also instructed enhanced vigilance against illicit liquor, suggested surveying new liquor shop locations, and emphasized training for staff.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal and department officials
- What
- A review meeting where the minister warned officials of strict action for failing to meet revenue targets and emphasized vigilance against illicit liquor, while also directing a survey for new liquor shop locations.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure the excise department meets its annual revenue target of Rs 63,000 crore and to curb the manufacture, transportation, and sale of illicit liquor.
Revenue Collection
Enforcement of Rules
Revenue Performance
Revenue Collection
Despite a 116% rise in revenue compared to last year, the department lagged behind the set target for the financial year 2025-26, collecting 94.33% from April to October.
Enforcement of Rules
No untoward incident involving loss of life related to liquor has occurred during the current government's tenure, indicating effective enforcement.
Monthly Targets
Revenue Collection
The minister emphasized that monthly revenue targets must be achieved 100%, with strict action for districts failing to meet October targets or showing consistent poor performance.
Enforcement of Rules
The minister directed officials to be even more vigilant in enforcement efforts, ensuring no untoward incidents occur and to eradicate liquor mafias and illegal gangs.
- Financial Year
- 2025-26
- Target Revenue
- Rs 63,000 crore
- Revenue Collected (April-Oct 2025)
- Rs 30,657.54 crore (94.33%)
- Revenue Increase (vs. Previous Year)
- Rs 4326.67 crore (116.43%)
- Minister
- Nitin Agarwal
- New Shop Survey
- Within 15 days
