The State government has reportedly amended the State Excise Duty Act, 1964, to allow liquor shops to operate within 100 meters radius of schools & religious places by doubling the license fee for such establishments in Goa. This decision marks a departure from previous regulations that restricted such establishments from operating near such sensitive areas in the state. Well, today Goans are practically seen facing a number of serious problems in their families due to the free-flow/availability of alcohol. Tourists too are seen coming here due to the free-availability of alcohol and creating nuisance after consuming alcohol & causing most road accidents in Goa. It looks like the government now wants to turn even our students into drunkards by allowing liquor outlets near their schools to desperately fill its empty coffers & destroy their future. I think that if the State government really cares for the health/well-being of Goans then it should immediately withdraw the above controversial amendment because the simple truth is that alcohol is a poison that destroys families in Goa.
