The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that there is currently no plan to open new wine shops in the Union Territory.
In a written reply submitted by the Finance Department, the Minister In-Charge stated that “As of now, no new liquor licences are proposed to be issued in Jammu and Kashmir during the next financial year,” responding to a question raised by MLA Arjun Singh Raju, according to news agency.
The government also shared district-wise revenue generated by existing wine shops over the last two financial years, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
In the Jammu division, Jammu district generated ₹48,350.15 lakh in 2024 and ₹50,913.93 lakh in 2025. Udhampur recorded ₹11,322.00 lakh in 2024 and ₹12,061.50 lakh in 2025, Reasi ₹3,371.00 lakh in 2024 and ₹3,450.50 lakh in 2025, Kathua ₹10,653.00 lakh in 2024 and ₹11,272.00 lakh in 2025, Samba ₹9,138.06 lakh in 2024 and ₹9,740.15 lakh in 2025, and Doda ₹2,353.61 lakh in 2024 and ₹2,448.17 lakh in 2025.
In Kishtwar, revenue was ₹1,681.90 lakh in 2024 and ₹1,887.59 lakh in 2025, Ramban ₹2,299.95 lakh in 2024 and ₹2,476.70 lakh in 2025, Rajouri ₹4,806.19 lakh in 2024 and ₹5,336.96 lakh in 2025, and Poonch ₹1,497.78 lakh in 2024 and ₹1,768.92 lakh in 2025.
In Kashmir division, Srinagar district generated ₹5,489.67 lakh in 2024 and ₹6,557.66 lakh in 2025. Ganderbal recorded ₹223.45 lakh in 2024 and ₹319.69 lakh in 2025, Baramulla ₹872.23 lakh in 2024 and ₹1,139.84 lakh in 2025, Kupwara ₹415.66 lakh in 2024 and ₹442.96 lakh in 2025, and Anantnag ₹1,403.50 lakh in 2024 and ₹1,999.50 lakh in 2025.
The government further clarified that no complaints regarding benami liquor licences have been received and that all licences are issued strictly to Jammu and Kashmir residents, in accordance with the J&K Excise Act, 1958, and the Excise Policy notified from time to time. (Agency)
