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UP: Excise dept. drafting new policy, distillery units set to get boost in UP

Lucknow, Jan 15( UNI) In order to accelerate industrial investment in the state and strengthen revenue resources, the Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to take another major step.
In this context, the Excise Department is deliberating on the new Excise Policy 2026-27. Under the new policy, the establishment of distillery plants in the state will be encouraged, along with serious consideration of various facilities to promote exports, officials disclosed here on Thursday.
The State government believes that to make the state’s economy self-reliant, it is essential to increase revenue, attract investment, and create an industry-friendly environment.
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