Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) has voiced strong concerns over the government's decision to allow seven foreign investors to cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka under the Board of Investment (BOI).

At a conference, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the cultivation would be strictly for export purposes, with security measures in place. He said the aim was to generate economic benefits by utilising all parts of the cannabis plant.

ADIC Executive Director Sampath De Seram recalled that a similar proposal was previously rejected following strong opposition from the Sri Lanka Medical Association, the College of Psychiatrists, the College of Community Physicians, and the broader public.

He noted that...