Hi people.
Here is an intriguing plot about net sales of a product in the state of Tamilnadu .
Why not Guess ?
Let me give you hints.
- The revenue accounts as 'the' major resource for State Government to implement it's popular social programs
- The State stands first in sales of this particular commodity in India. ( Wondering if it can be categorized as commodity !! )
- The YoY ( year on year ) increase in sales ranges from 20 - 25 %
- The workers who are involved in sales sadly doesn't reap the benefits and work in some of the most inhuman conditions.
The sales was mind numbing 3 Billion dollars per Year on year 2011-12.
For all who wish to bring prohibition in state, this revenue data should show that it is increasingly difficult to implement a 'Prohibition' , for a vast percentage of population has already got into drinking. And prohibition may lead to systemic problem of hooch ( illegally distilled alcohol ) and smuggling, as Tamil Nadu has its own fair share of tragic incidents with people losing their eye sight and lives.
Prohibition, may also result in re-emergence of Liquor Mafias which thrive on restrictive government policies.
Now the big Question is , " Is it time for the Government to think about providing after-sales service for its consumers by opening De-Addiction and Rehabilitation centers across the state ".
It makes business sense too. ( To lose its customers to alcoholism and treasury money in hefty state sponsored medical insurances because of its own product, not a wise idea indeed ).
Links :
Prohibition and Hooch : http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-30/chennai/28313079_1_prohibition-liquor-hooch-tragedies
Economic Impacts of Prohibition ( Gujarat Case ) : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Gujarat_alcohol_poisonings
TASMAC : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TASMAC
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