Budget 2081/82: Marijuana Cultivation, Consumption To Be Legalized

The government plans 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 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.