Himachal Pradesh is preparing to regulate cannabis cultivation, potentially generating ₹1,000-2,000 crore annually. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu anticipates the policy, focusing on industrial and medicinal uses like pain management and textiles, could be finalized within months. The framework will adhere to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, ensuring tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content below 0.3% for non-intoxicating industrial hemp, distinguishing it from illegal drug trade.