According to a report by the Resource Mobilisation Committee in Karnataka, heavy alcohol consumption results in an estimated annual social cost of ₹51,000 crore (approximately $6.1 billion USD). This figure underscores the economic and social burden associated with harmful drinking in a state that ranks seventh in alcohol consumption in India, with a per capita rate of 9.1 litres annually, above the national average of 6.4 litres. The report indicates that alcohol-related harm costs Karnataka between 1.4% and 2.6% of its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), highlighting issues such as domestic violence, road accidents, and healthcare pressures linked to alcohol misuse. The findings reveal a stark gender divide, with 16.5% of men aged 15 to 49 consuming alcohol compared to only 0.9% of women. Furthermore, alcohol misuse contributes significantly to domestic distress cases, with thousands reported annually at One Stop Centres across the state. The report calls for a reevaluation of alcohol policy in Karnataka, emphasizing the need to balance revenue generation with public welfare and the broader social impacts of alcohol consumption.