<P> The legal drinking age in India and the laws which regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol vary significantly from state to state . In India, consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the states of Bihar, Gujarat and Nagaland as well as the union territory of Lakshadweep . There is a partial ban on alcohol in some districts of Manipur . All other Indian states permit alcohol consumption but fix a legal drinking age, which ranges at different ages per region . In some states, the legal drinking age can be different for different types of alcoholic beverage . </P> <P> In spite of legal restrictions, alcohol consumption in India has risen over 55% over a period of 20 years (according to OECD figures). </P>

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