Himachal Pradesh has launched the ‘Green to Gold’ initiative to legalise and regulate industrial hemp, aiming for a self-reliant state by 2027.
With THC capped below 0.3 per cent and a pilot cleared on January 24, 2025, the policy targets textiles, hempcrete and medicines, potentially generating ₹1,000-₹2,000 crore (~$110-$220 million) annually while supporting farmers and rural jobs.