Another first in Jammu and Kashmir: departmental stores can now sell beer

The administrative council headed by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday approved the proposal for authorising departmental stores to sell beer and other ‘ready to drink’ (RTD) beverages in urban areas. This is the first time departmental stores in Jammu and Kashmir will be selling beer. The departmental stores in a commercial complex which fulfil conditions such as a minimum carpet area of 1,200 sq. ft, an annual turnover of minimum Rs 5 crore in Jammu and Srinagar and Rs 2 crores in other urban areas will be eligible under the scheme.