In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the policy will follow the same approach as it is being used in cases of drug de-addiction, a source said.

The proposed policy is being developed by the social justice ministry specifically to tackle the problem of alcohol dependence, a psychiatric disorder in which an individual is physically or psychologically dependent upon drinking alcohol. 

As of now, deliberations are on with various stakeholders to formulate a comprehensive policy which addresses the challenges of alcoholism and alcohol abuse cases, the source said.