Shimla, Dec. 28 -- In a move to redefine the state's economic landscape and achieve the vision of a self-reliant Himachal by 2027, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has pushed for regulated cultivation of industrial hemp.

Reaffirming his commitment, the CM stated that the government was not promoting addiction but rather a modern industry.

''Hemp-hub vision aims to position Himachal Pradesh as a manufacturing centre for 'Hempcrete'- an innovative, carbon-negative construction material, as well as specialised textiles and ayurvedic medicines. By fostering this new sector, the government is not only seeking to make Himachal the most prosperous state by 2032 but also creating a new ecosystem for startups and youth employment," said Suk...