LUCKNOW, March 5 -- The Uttar Pradesh excise department generated a revenue of Rs.5422.52 crore in February 2025, surpassing the targeted Rs.5000 crore. The represents 108.5 per cent of the set revenue target for the month, informed Nitin Agarwal, minister of state (Independent Charge) for excise and prohibition on Tuesday.

He stated that this accomplishment was made possible through effective enforcement work and continuous supervision.

"In the financial year 2024-25, till February 2025, a total revenue of Rs.43,322.87 crore has been generated, which is Rs.2098.71 crore more than the receipts of Rs.41,224.16 crore during the corresponding period of last year. In February, commendable work was done in Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Chandauli, K...