Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Jharkhand CM Orders Crackdown on Illicit Liquor Trade
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, has ordered a strict crackdown on the illegal production, transportation, sale, and smuggling of liquor in the state.
He met with officials to review the progress of the excise and prohibition department.
The department collected more revenue than expected last year and has set a higher target for this year.
Soren wants to fill vacant posts quickly, involve local tribal communities in building warehouses, and use technology like GPS tracking to monitor liquor transport.
He also wants a new policy for making different types of liquor in the state.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren ordered a crackdown on illicit liquor trade.
Illegal liquor trade impacts government revenue and public health.
Excise department collected Rs 4,013.53 crore in 2025-26, surpassing the target.
Revenue target for 2026-27 is Rs 4,500 crore, with Rs 1,376 crore collected by mid-July.
Soren directed officials to expedite recruitment and involve local communities in warehouse construction.
- Who
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren
- What
- Ordered a crackdown on illicit liquor trade and directed officials to expedite recruitment and improve excise operations.
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- To protect public health, ensure government revenue, and improve excise operations.
Strict Enforcement
Revenue Generation
Priority on Crackdown
Strict Enforcement
Focus on illegal liquor trade to protect public health and safety.
Revenue Generation
Ensure revenue targets are met through effective excise operations.
- Chief Minister
- Hemant Soren
- State
- Jharkhand
- Revenue Collected (2025-26)
- Rs 4,013.53 crore
- Revenue Target (2026-27)
- Rs 4,500 crore
- Revenue Collected (Mid-July 2026-27)
- Rs 1,376 crore
- Percentage of Annual Target Met (Mid-July 2026-27)
- 30.57%