Himachal Pradesh Officially Adopts Regulations Permitting Cannabis Cultivation for Medical and Scientific Purposes — India’s Third State

Himachal Pradesh authorities have officially adopted regulations permitting cultivation of cannabis for medical and scientific purposes. Following cabinet approval in June and formal adoption of the rules in July, the state has become the third in India to allow legal cannabis cultivation. Located in the Himalayan region, Himachal Pradesh has a long tradition of hemp cultivation; the new regulations will enable farmers to lawfully cultivate a high‑value crop. The move reflects growing momentum for state‑level cannabis reform across India, the world’s largest democracy.

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