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FY 2024/25 Budget: Govt to legalize marijuana for medicinal purpose

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 |  Kathmandu

The government is to legalize marijuana cultivation and consumption for medicinal purpose.

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

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



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