India, April 22 -- The Gujarat government has eased its GIFT City, Gandhinagar liquor consumption policy. Under the revised policy, employees can apply directly to the government for temporary or group liquor permits, eliminating the need to go through their company's recommendation officer.

Real estate developers have welcomed the move, stating that streamlining the permit process by reducing documentation will contribute to building a more vibrant ecosystem in GIFT City and attracting greater investment and professional talent.

According to an April 15 notification issued by the Gujarat government's home department, employees now do not need to approach their employer's recommendation officer. Instead, they can directly apply to the a...