From toddy to neera: A decade after prohibition, Bihar’s fragile transition
In Bihar, the ban on alcohol has ignited a wave of creativity in rehabilitation initiatives, successfully transforming former liquor sellers and toddy tappers into thriving business owners. Programs such as SJY are providing women with vital financial resources and entrepreneurial training, while the Neera Samvardhan Yojana turns the collection of palm sap into a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage.
In Bihar, the ban on alcohol has ignited a wave of creativity in rehabilitation initiatives, successfully transforming former liquor sellers and toddy tappers into thriving business owners. Programs such as SJY are providing women with vital financial resources and entrepreneurial training, while the Neera Samvardhan Yojana turns the collection of palm sap into a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage.
