News:2019-11-20/Policy/madhya-pradesh-government-announces-intention-to-legalise-cannabis-cultivation-for-medical-and-industrial-use

News record20 November 2019Policy

Madhya Pradesh government announces intention to legalise cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial use

On 20 November 2019 the Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Kamal Nath, announced that it would legalise the cultivation of cannabis in the state for medical and industrial purposes. Speaking to reporters in Bhopal, Law Minister PC Sharma said the crop would be grown for uses such as cancer medicines, clothing and bioplastics, would not be available for consumption or trade, and that the project would require technical support from other countries. The announcement drew criticism from the opposition BJP. Reported by ANI on 21 November 2019; corroborated by Deccan Herald and Cannabis Law Report.

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Date20 Nov 2019

CategoryPolicy

CountryIndia

State / provinceMadhya Pradesh

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2019-11-20 Policy Madhya Pradesh government announces intention to legalise cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial use On 20 November 2019 the Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Kamal Nath, announced that it would legalise the cultivation of cannabis in the state for medical and industrial purposes. Speaking to reporters in Bhopal, Law Minister PC Sharma said the crop would be grown for uses such as cancer medicines, clothing and bioplastics, would not be available for consumption or trade, and that the project would require technical support from other countries. The announcement drew criticism from the opposition BJP. Reported by ANI on 21 November 2019; corroborated by Deccan Herald and Cannabis Law Report. https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/madhya-pradesh-govt-to-legalise-cannabis-cultivation20191121152900/ India Madhya Pradesh https://d3lzcn6mbbadaf.cloudfront.net/media/details/ sized /download lKqEfw3 sdWinzK-thumbnail-320x180-70.jpg