These are the broad findings of the survey, "Impact assessment of total prohibition on lives of women and girls in rural Bihar", conducted by the Women Development Corporation's gender resource centre with technical assistance from the Development Management Institute. "Similarly, the percentage of women facing sexual violence with physical torture came down to 3 from 17. "Around 67 per cent addicts used to be abusive at home but only 9 per cent remain abusive after prohibition. A total 2,368 individuals, including 1,001 women, 242 men and 647 adolescent girls, were surveyed. Total 306 women whose male family members used to drink liquor before prohibition were personally interviewed.

Source: The Telegraph November 24, 2017 18:44 UTC