| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | 'Green to Gold' |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Chief Minister | Sukhvinder Sukhu |
| Objective | Transform rural economy, promote sustainability, and achieve self-reliance by 2027. |
| Key Crop | Industrial hemp (regulated cultivation) |
| THC Limit | Below 0.3% (non-intoxicating, industrial use only) |
| Major Applications | Medicinal (pain management, inflammation), Textiles, Paper, Cosmetics, Biofuel, Hempcrete (eco-friendly construction) |
| Pilot Project Status | Approved by Cabinet (January 24), controlled cultivation planned. |
| Economic Potential | Projected annual revenue: ₹1,000-2,000 crore upon scaling. |
| Key Benefits | Climate-resilient, requires 50% less water than cotton, grows in degraded soils. |
| Research Partners | CSK HPKV Palampur, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University, Nauni. |
| Targeted Problem | Wildlife damage (monkeys) reducing farm incomes, need for alternative crops. |
| Global Alignment | Supports India's climate commitments through sustainable materials like hempcrete. |
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