THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 2020- 21 liquor policy of the Kerala government has been accepted by the State cabinet meeting. According to this, toddy shops can function till the new Toddy board come into existence or till three years.

Priority will be given to licences of 2019- 20. The amount of toddy that can be tapped from a coconut tree everyday will be re-fixed as 2 litres. The current quantity is one and a half litre. Lalithambika Committee, which did studies in this regard, had recommended increase in the quantity.

Selling of food items in toddy shops will be made legal and distance limit will not be applicable to buildings where toddy shops are functioning currently. Thus the existing toddy shops will be protected.