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Revenue Target
Meghalaya’s Excise Minister, Kyrmen Shylla, revealed that the state expects to earn over ₹500 crore this year from alcohol sales, thanks to recent initiatives like a QR code tracking system and an upgraded Integrated Excise Management System (IEMS). -
License Freeze
The government has temporarily halted approvals for new licenses for IMFL wine shops. This pause is meant to review data on the concentration of shops in certain areas before issuing more licenses IEMS & QR Code Tracking
Once fully implemented—expected by Independence Day (August 15)—the QR code system will enable full traceability of liquor from bottling plants to retail outlets. This tool aims to help prevent adulteration and illegal sales by ensuring only genuine licensed products reach consumers -
Data‑Driven Licensing Decisions
The pause in issuing licenses is tied to an effort to collect and analyze IEMS data. Authorities plan to grant new licenses only in locations where wine shops are underrepresented. They also clarified that just having a Rangbah Shnong No Objection Certificate (NOC) won’t suffice for approval moving forward -
Crackdown on Illegal Practices
The state government has warned that liquor shops or bottling facilities involved in illicit activities—such as selling adulterated alcohol—will face strict enforcement action
✅ In short:
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The state foresees over ₹500 crore in excise revenue through modern tech tools.
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To ensure equitable distribution and control illegal trade, new wine‑shop licenses are on hold as authorities study shop density via IEMS.
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QR‑code tracking, launching by mid‑August, is meant to guarantee authenticity and traceability in the liquor supply chain.
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Future licensing will rely on data-driven rules, not just community approvals.
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Illegal practices will be firmly dealt with by authorities.
