‘Cannabis could be an economic opportunity’

Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey met Prime Minister Balen Shah on Monday, urging the federal government to facilitate the implementation of provincial laws and support development initiatives.

Pandey particularly raised the issue of implementing Gandaki’s laws on domestic alcohol and cannabis cultivation. The provincial government has already drafted regulations governing domestic alcohol and has formally asked the federal government to delegate the authority needed to establish related industries and determine excise duty rates.