Archive · 29 May 2025
Karnataka to Establish Ex-Servicemen Welfare and Retain Liquor Benefits
The Karnataka government is setting up a special group to help former soldiers.
The Chief Minister also said that the government will not increase the tax on alcohol sold in military stores.
This means that the soldiers and veterans can keep buying things at the same prices.
The government wants to show that they support the former soldiers and their families.
Other officials attended the event and confirmed support for the decisions.
Karnataka to establish an ex-servicemen welfare corporation.
No excise duty will be imposed on liquor sold in military canteens.
The announcement was made at the 'Jai Hind Sabha' event in Bengaluru.
The government aims to support and rehabilitate ex-servicemen.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed the government's commitment.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, ex-servicemen.
- What
- Karnataka government will establish an ex-servicemen welfare corporation and no excise duty will be imposed on military canteens.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, May 29, 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To support and rehabilitate ex-servicemen and maintain existing privileges for defense personnel regarding liquor prices.
Karnataka Excise Department
Defense Personnel
Excise Duty on Liquor
Karnataka Excise Department
Media speculation about levying excise duty.
Defense Personnel
Defense personnel to maintain current price advantage at military canteens.
- Policy Change
- Establishment of ex-servicemen welfare corporation and no excise duty on liquor in defense canteens
- Announcement Made By
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Location
- Karnataka
- Event
- Jai Hind Sabha in Bengaluru
- Attendees
- Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, AICC general secretaries, ex-servicemen
