Bhubaneshwar, March 31 -- The domestic liquor manufacturers have urged the new BJP Government in Odisha to end discrimination against Indian alcoholic beverage products by withdrawing special tax concessions given to the foreign brands by the previous Government and allowing them a level playing field.

The Indian liquor-makers have requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take forward the mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make In India' initiatives in the alcoholic beverage industry too by supporting the domestic liquor industry.

The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the apex body of domestic liquor manufacturers, is peeved over the fact that imported liquor - whisky, ...