IMPHAL, Sept. 22 -- Cannabis also known as marijuana has been already legalised at three states in the country. To legalised cannabis in Manipur, the matter will be discussed in the next cabinet meeting with the objective to increase the state economy.

Chief minister, N. Biren Singh stated during a press conference held today at his secretariat office located at Babupara, Imphal.

He said cannabis has already been legalised in three states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand for medicinal purposes. Various types of wild cannabis are found in the State but if such plants are legalised under a system, economy could be increased easily, he added.

The plant is to be used only for medicinal and industrial purpose. Citing...