The Tamil Nadu government’s bold step of closing 700 TASMAC outlets is a milestone in prioritizing citizen safety. But this action can go further — by turning liquor regulation into a sustainable, job-creating, and health-monitoring ecosystem. Tamil Nadu’s closure of 717 TASMAC shops is rooted in the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937 and Excise Department rules, but to make this reform more sustainable, the government must introduce new digital liquor policies, amend excise laws, and legislate Aadhaar-linked online sales with private sector participation. This would align with welfare goals while creating jobs, boosting revenue, and improving health outcomes.   Strategic Vision Closing TASMAC outlets should not be seen as an end, but as the beginning of a sustainable transformation. By integrating digital infrastructure, Aadhaar-linked monitoring, and private sector innovation, Tamil Nadu can: • Protect citizens’ safety • Create tens of thousands of jobs • Generate ...