<h1>Six states study Uttar Pradesh's excise policy that boosted liquor revenue from Rs 17,320 crore to Rs 52,573 crore</h1> Six states including Punjab and Karnataka sent teams to study Uttar Pradesh's excise policy, which significantly increased state revenue. The visiting states examined UP's revenue model, lottery system, and Track and Trace System for liquor monitoring. UP's excise revenue grew from Rs 17,320 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 52,573 crore in 2024-25. The 2025-26 policy introduces composite shops combining beer and foreign liquor outlets, e-lottery system for shop allocation, and low-alcoholic bars in select cities. The department has set a revenue target of Rs 63,000 crore for the current fiscal year.