- Meghalaya government has extended VAT exemption on fruit wine from 3 to 10 years to boost the wine economy.
- Rule 377 of the Excise Act was amended to allow ‘wine boutiques’ selling only registered homemade wines.
- The policy aims to support small producers, encourage entrepreneurship, and promote Meghalaya’s wine culture.
- Fruit wine-making in the region has a long, traditional history and has seen renewed interest and legitimization in recent years.
- The Meghalaya Fruit Wine Makers Association is committed to strengthening the sector and supporting local communities.
Source: highlandpost.com
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