Kumar, Rahul V. George, Justine and Menon, Akhil <br/><br/>
Public policy dilemmas: Dealing with the liquor sector in Kerala 

 - Economic & Political Weekly   
 - 60(36), Sep 6, 2025: p.23-26 
<br/><br/> Kerala has grappled with public policy dilemmas regarding the liquor sector, raising questions about the effectiveness of the state’s alcohol policy. Recent discretionary state policies on alcohol have led to unintended outcomes, spanning from the emergence of illegal substitutes to the escalation of the drug menace. Policy changes are needed to control illegally available substances in the context of rising concerns of public health, violence and social distress.- Reproduced<br/><br/>https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/36/commentary/public-policy-dilemmas.html<br/>