Hemp plant can produce many things like fibre, grain, fuel, food, oils, proteins, and CBDs (Cannabinoids), which can further be used as efficient and quality raw material for numerous products across various industries. From medicine and nutrition to textiles, bio-plastics, biofuel, paper, hempcrete, and food products. Making this crop a material that can not only traverse different industries but also contribute to overall growth of the economy.
This incredible plant is extremely sustainable. It requires almost 50% less water and land for commercial production in comparison as compared to BT cotton. This environmentally sustainable plant not only eliminates the damaging effects of pesticides, soil remediation, weeding fields, and bio-absorption of heavy metals and contaminants but also helps to control atmospheric CO2 levels. It has been scientifically proven that 1 ton of hemp removes 1.63 tons of CO2 from the air. Along with that hemp is the best solution for forest preservation due to its use as a raw materials in paper and fuel productions.
Owing to the prospects that this multi-beneficial plant possesses, all economies of the world recognizing its tremendous benefits and hence are actively taking steps to break the stigma and legalizing hemp production to boost their economies with a sustainable option. With Uttarakhand taking lead, states like Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand are also coming forward to disrupt the prevailing policies and to pave a path for allowing the hemp industry skilled to grow, prosper, and strengthen Indian economy.