In Nepal, the habit of drinking beer among the people has increased a lot, which has also positively affected the income of the government. In the last six months only, the government has collected a tax of 17.25 billion Napli rupees from beer sales. This figure shows an increase in domestic beer production and consumption. The increasing demand in the younger generation behind the increasing popularity of beer in the country and the increase in the number of bar and restaurants in urban areas are being given the main reasons.

38.31% increase in beer production and consumption

According to the Auditor General’s office report, the consumption of locally produced beer in Nepal has increased by 38.31% compared to last year. The income of alcohol has been seen to be a year-on-year bounce of 26.64%. In the first half of this financial year, this income has reached 15.36 billion Napli rupees. At the same time, there was a slight increase in tobacco income, which increased from 12.92 billion to 13.79 billion rupees.

What is the reason for increasing beer and alcohol consumption?

According to the report of Nepal News, government officials say that the major reason for increasing beer and liquor consumption is increasing demand and increase in tax rates. Despite the production of tobacco almost earlier, revenue has also increased due to increasing tax.

This year the government had announced to increase tax on liquor, tobacco and cigarettes

In May this year, the government announced to increase tax on liquor, tobacco and cigarettes. For this, former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel gave information about this while presenting the budget in the joint session of the Treaty Parliament.

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