Telangana's NYE Boost: Liquor Shops Open Late, Bars Till 1 AM

• Telangana extends liquor shop timings until midnight and bars/pubs until 1 AM for New Year's Eve (Dec 31st).
• The Telangana Excise Department issued a GO, calling it "good news" for revelers.
• The state generates over Rs. 36,000 crores annually from liquor sales, a major revenue source.
• Telangana leads South India in per capita liquor consumption, averaging Rs. 11,351 per person annually.
• With 4.44 liters per capita, Telangana is dubbed the "liquor capital of the country," raising health concerns.

Why It Matters: Telangana extends liquor hours for NYE, highlighting its significant revenue and high consumption rates.