GS4 · UPSC Mains
You recently joined the civil administration as a young District Commissioner. As a part of fulfilling their electoral promise, the new government in the state announced total prohibition on production, sale and purchase of liquor. This has not only led to smuggling of liquor from neighbouring states but also production of illicit liquor in the state, known as hooch. Women of the area decide to go on a protest against the recent hooch tragedy wherein several people lost their lives owing to consumption of illicit liquor. The political authorities scapegoat you for mismanagement. (a) What are the issues involved in this case? (b) What are the various options available to you. Evaluate all of them and suggest the best course of action, giving reasons for it.
GS4 · Case studies on the above issues
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garima Agrawal | — | VisionIAS | p.40 |
| Karnati Varun Reddy | — | VisionIAS | p.40 |
| Avula saikrishna | — | VisionIAS | p.40 |
| Kachan Kumar Kandpal | — | VisionIAS | p.40 |