Archive · 26 Jul 2025
AP Intensifies Oversight of Alcohol to Curb Misuse
The government in Andhra Pradesh is working to stop people from misusing alcohol.
They're focusing on alcohol like ENA, RS, and ethanol.
Officials are checking distilleries closely.
They are making sure the places have working cameras, checking employees, and sealing containers correctly.
Also, the government is checking samples of alcohol and ensuring that alcohol meant for industrial use is not being used improperly.
They want different government departments to work together to keep track of alcohol.
Andhra Pradesh government is taking steps to stop the misuse of alcohol like ENA, RS, and ethanol.
Excise officials were told to monitor distilleries closely to prevent illegal diversion of alcohol.
Officials must ensure working CCTV cameras, employee searches, and proper sealing of containers.
Regular sampling and inspections of alcohol denaturing for industrial use are required.
Coordination among departments is stressed to strengthen oversight of alcohol movement.
- Who
- The State Excise Commissioner Nishanth Kumar, Enforcement Director Rahul Dev Sharma, and Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena are leading the initiative.
- What
- The Andhra Pradesh government is implementing measures to prevent the misuse and diversion of Extra Neutral Alcohol, Rectified Spirit, and Ethanol.
- When
- Actions are currently underway, following a video conference on Friday.
- Where
- The actions are taking place statewide, focusing on distillery units.
- Why
- To curb the illegal diversion and misuse of alcohol meant for industrial and potable purposes.
- Government Department
- Andhra Pradesh Excise
- Officials in Charge
- Nishanth Kumar, Rahul Dev Sharma, Mukesh Kumar Meena
- Targeted Substances
- ENA, RS, Ethanol
- Key Action
- Increased Distillery Monitoring
- Objective
- Prevent Alcohol Misuse and Diversion
