Hooch tragedies in India resulting from the consumption of illicitly brewed alcohol, have been a recurring problem. Examine the reasons the same. Suggest measures to prevent them.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

3. Hooch tragedies in India resulting from the consumption of illicitly brewed alcohol, have been a recurring problem. Examine the reasons the same. Suggest measures to prevent them. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: Indian Express

Why the question: The death toll from the illicit arrack tragedy in Kallakurichi rose to 39. Key Demand of the question: To write about reasons for hooch tragedies and measures to prevent them. Structure of the answer: Directive: Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin about the giving context. Body: First, write about the major causes for it – economic hardships, availability, lack of regulation, toxic ingredients, Poor law enforcement, corruption, efficient illegal supply chains and cultural acceptance. Next, write about the measures required to prevent them – stricter regulations and enforcement, public education campaigns, economic interventions like subsidies for legal alcohol and job creation, community involvement through vigilance committees etc. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.

Why the question:

The death toll from the illicit arrack tragedy in Kallakurichi rose to 39.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about reasons for hooch tragedies and measures to prevent them.

Structure of the answer:

Directive:

Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin about the giving context.

First, write about the major causes for it – economic hardships, availability, lack of regulation, toxic ingredients, Poor law enforcement, corruption, efficient illegal supply chains and cultural acceptance.

Next, write about the measures required to prevent them – stricter regulations and enforcement, public education campaigns, economic interventions like subsidies for legal alcohol and job creation, community involvement through vigilance committees etc.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.