Thiruvananthapuram: In a bid to boost revenue streams, the Kerala government is contemplating the legalization of liquor import from the Union Territory, Mahe. The proposal, outlined in a report led by R Anandavalli, Additional Secretary of the Administrative Reforms Department, suggests that imposing taxes on alcohol brought into Kerala in this manner could significantly bolster government earnings.
Currently, transporting liquor from Mahe to Kerala is deemed an offence, punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both. The government aims to turn this restriction into an opportunity to generate additional revenue through the proposed taxation on alcohol imports.
Simultaneously, the government has made changes in the agricultural sector by discontinuing the free allowance previously granted to dairy farmers for artificial insemination of cattle. Instead, the Animal Husbandry Department has decided to implement a fee of Rs 25 per cattle for this service. The plan is to charge Rs 25 per straw for artificial insemination across various livestock, including cows, buffaloes, and goats. While the cessation of the free allowance was initiated to address financial crisis, it has inadvertently contributed to the challenges faced by cattle farmers, exacerbating their financial woes.
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