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Govt to legalize marijuana for medicinal purpose

KATHMANDU May 28: The government is to legalize marijuana cultivation and consumption for medicinal purposes.
By Republica

KATHMANDU May 28: The government is to legalize marijuana cultivation and consumption for medicinal purposes. 


Presenting the government's budget estimates for the coming fiscal year 2024/25 in the joint meeting of parliament today, the Finance Minister said necessary laws would be formulated for commercial production of marijuana in the country.  


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"Legal arrangements will be made for commercial cultivation and consumption of marijuana for medical use, " he said.


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