"Alcohol consumption is quite common in India, but there are certain regions where it is strictly prohibited. These areas are known as dry states in India. The major dry states in India include Gujarat, Bihar, Mizoram, Nagaland, the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, and Mizoram. Various cultural, social and political factors mainly determine the alcohol prohibition in India.

Article 47 of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution prohibits the consumption of harmful alcohol. However, each state can decide whether to implement this principle. Therefore, alcohol regulations vary across the country.

Let us learn more about the dry states in India, their significance, consequences, and impact.

Legal Drinking Age and Alcohol Prohibition in India
The legal drinking age in India varies from state to state, and the age for consuming and buying alcohol also differs.

The confusion caused by these regulations and rules makes it demanding to put alcohol consumption laws into effect. In many states, the Act said nothing about the legal drinking age in India or the legal buying age. The table discusses the legal drinking age in different states of India..."

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