TNI Bureau: As per the latest information, the Excise Department of the Odisha Government is considering a proposal to allow cultivation of cannabis (marijuana) for medicinal purposes.
A meeting has been called by the SBK Pradhan, Joint Secretary, Excise Department on November 19 to get better clarity about permission for the same.
A letter was written to the Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government Excise Department on November 8 in this regard.
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