Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Hatti Village Becomes Liquor-Free Through Collective Community Action
Hatti is a village in Karnataka where people worked together to stop illegal liquor sales.
Liquor had been sold in several places in and around the village.
Residents said drinking caused family fights, money problems and other difficulties.
The reported death of a 16-year-old boy deeply upset the community.
Women and elders then called for a complete ban on liquor sales.
Villagers agreed to the ban at a meeting held at a temple.
The village received an award and Rs 1 lakh for its efforts.
It plans to use the prize money’s interest to encourage students who do well in school exams.
Residents of Hatti village in Koppal taluk stopped illegal liquor sales through a collective decision.
Illegal liquor was previously sold at nine village locations and three roadside eateries nearby.
A 16-year-old boy’s reported death after developing a drinking habit became a turning point.
Hatti received a state-level temperance award and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.
Villagers will use interest from the prize money to reward high-performing SSLC and PUC students.
- Who
- Residents of Hatti village, especially women and elders, led the campaign; the Karnataka State Prohibition Council recognized their effort.
- What
- The village curbed illegal liquor sales and was declared liquor-free by collective community action.
- When
- After the reported death of a 16-year-old boy linked by residents to drinking; the exact date was not stated.
- Where
- Hatti village in Koppal taluk, Karnataka.
- Why
- Residents said alcohol availability contributed to drinking, family disputes, financial difficulties and other social problems.
- Village size
- Around 300 households
- Former liquor-sale locations
- Nine locations inside Hatti, plus three roadside eateries on the Kushtagi-Koppal main road
- Turning point
- The reported death of a 16-year-old boy after developing a drinking habit
- Award
- State-level temperance award
- Prize money
- Rs 1 lakh
- Planned use of prize
- Interest will fund incentives for students excelling in SSLC and PUC examinations
- Related village initiative
- Hanumanahalli has collectively banned gutka and other tobacco products for nearly three decades