Govt all set to legalize wine making in Meghalaya
The state government has decided to issue licenses to wine makers in the state.
Sources informed that the excise department has already drafted the rule for issuing of licenses to wine makers.
The department has invited all stakeholders to give their views and suggestions on the draft rule, which has been uploaded in the Meghalaya State Portal Website, they said. The last date for receiving views and suggestions has been fixed till June 9.
It may be mentioned here that the Meghalaya Association of Wine Makers (MMAW) has been demanding the state government to legalize wine making for the past 17 years.
President of the association Michael Syiem had said, “If legalized, wine making will go a long way to boost horticulture, employment opportunity to educated unemployed youths and also revenue to the state government.”
Earlier at the first edition of the North east food show held in December last year, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma had announced the decision of the state government to come up with a policy to regulate and promote wine making in the state.
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Native of Meghalaya..leaving away from city..It will be great to be in touch with the happening of native place
We are happy to hear the news about licensing and legalizing the indigenous fruit wines of Meghalaya. It will help the different stakeholders associated with the fruit wines. I hope it will be implemented as early as possible.