e-abkari project will be built on the methodology of “Reduced discretion- Electronic workflow-Electronic service delivery” adopting a web-enabled delivery mechanism which will be implemented to ensure the delivery of services in timely, transparent, more accessible and reliable manner.

e-abkari project is a strategic administrative reform initiative started by the Sikkim State Excise Department leveraging state-of-the-art modern technology to achieve the government’s mandate of

1.eradicating the manufacture, distribution, supply and sale of illicitly distilled / counterfeit / non-duty paid / spurious intoxicants,

2.illicit transport of rectified spirit,

3. supervision for proper use of alcoholic spirits, including medicinal and industrial spirits, and lifesaving narcotic drugs and

4.Socially regulate a sector which has far reaching public health and law and order implications so as to minimize the social and public health import while safeguarding the revenue collection from excisable articles.

Benefits of this project will be:-

1.It is a transparent, Simple and error-free business driven processes.

2.It minimizes chances of pilferage of liquor and non-payment of excise duty/additional duties.

3.It is easily measured by clearly defined key performance indicators.

4.Integrates seamlessly with prevalent systems and devices.

5.It uses technology to achieve strategic business objectives.

Project initiated by the Department