LUCKNOW, Feb. 19 -- The Uttar Pradesh Excise Department has received 16,758 applications for the e-lottery of country liquor shops, composite shops, model shops, and retail bhaang outlets across the state. A total of Rs.84.95 crore has been collected as processing fees till February 19, 2025.

Excise Commissioner Dr Adarsh Singh stated that under the Excise Policy 2025-26, registration for all 27,308 liquor and bhaang retail shops in Uttar Pradesh began on February 14, 2025. Applications, along with registrations, started on February 17 and will remain open until 5 pm on February 27, 2025, through the online portal [exciseelotteryup.upsdc.gov.in].

"The entire lottery process is fully online, allowing applicants to submit documents and pr...