ØAn additional 16 million Indians use illegal cannabis products
ØAverage cost per gram of cannabis in India is about Rs 8
ØMalana in Himachal Pradesh cultivates over 500 kg of hashish every year
Opium
ØAverage poppy yields in India:11-14 quintal per hectare every year.
ØIn 2018, poppy seed prices touched Rs 1 lakh per quintal.
USES
Cannabis
ØFor pain management as well as treating post-chemo symptoms, arthritis, skin ailments, mental disorders and metabolical problems
ØHemp, a fibre made from the stem of cannabis plant, is used in textiles
ØSeeds of cannabis plant are used by cosmetic manufacturers and neutraceutical companies
Opium
ØPoppy seeds are used as seasoning in food