The Government of Nepal has proposed stringent laws to regulate the alcohol consumption in the country. The government officials, through this executive order, claim that the influence of advertising on underage drinking as well as incidents of violence and crime will plummet. The new bill, if enacted, will prohibit liquor advertisements in both print and electronic media. The directive also bars the manufacturers of alcoholic beverages to sponsor sporting events, concerts and other public events. Continue reading
About Ankshita Chaudhary
Ankshita is working as a Research and Communications Assistant at Samriddhi Foundation.
