[1] In India, consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the states of Bihar, Gujarat, Nagaland,[2] and Mizoram, as well as the union territory of Lakshadweep.
In spite of legal restrictions, alcohol consumption in India has risen over 55% over a period of 20 years (according to OECD figures) as the laws are generally not followed in a customer business relationship.
[6] The Prohibition on Alcohol was firstly in 1954 by Morarji Desai who was Chief Minister of Bombay Province.
The Prohibition was imposed on the Koli people who were traditional distillers of alcohol or wine in Maharashtra mostly in Dharavi.
Kolis of Bombay distilled the alcohol by Jamun, Guava, Orange, Apple and Chikoo.
In some states, liquor may be sold at groceries, departmental stores, banquet halls and/or farm houses.
Some tourist areas have special laws allowing the sale of alcohol on beaches and houseboats.
[13] However, in Delhi home delivery of beer and wine by private vendors and departmental stores is permitted.
[citation needed] In January 2025, the Government of Madhya Pradesh implemented a ban on the sale of liquor in 17 religious towns across the state, including Ujjain, Orchha, Salkanpur, Chitrakoot, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Maihar, Amarkantak, and the Pashupatinath temple area in Mandsaur.
[62] his list may vary depending on the date of festivals as well as specific Prohibited day announcements by the Government of Maharashtra.