Uttarakhand’s Hemp Future: What the New Policy Draft Could Mean
March 29, 2023, marked a game-changing moment in Uttarakhand. Imagine a group of experts. A mix of big shots from the industry and state authorities. All huddled together. What were they up to? Well, they were cooking up something revolutionary. The “Uttarakhand Cannabis (Medical and Scientific Purposes) and Indust
Can India Continue To Ignore The Treasure In Its Backyard?
Did you know In 1987, India was only 2 years behind the best-in-class, in chip manufacturing technology?Today, we are 12 generations behind.How? And why does it matter?How: Due to red tape, lack of infrastructure, bureaucracy, corruption, and a lack of visionary leadership.Why does it matter now: Because we are making the same mistake aga
Regulatory Roadblocks: How India is Falling Behind in the Hemp Race
Imagine a treasure chest, gleaming with gold, right in your backyard. Yet, you never open it. This is the story of India and the transformative hemp plant. Do you know how revered hemp was in our ancient texts? It was hailed as the “Ayurvedic miracle.” Fast forward to today, and this miracle is shrouded in [&hellip
While India sleeps, West’s hemp entrepreneurs make millions
Isn’t it funny… how sometimes we don’t appreciate what’s in our own backyard… until we see others enjoying it? Take yoga, for instance. It’s been part of Indian culture for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the West embraced it that many in India started to see its value. Now, as w
The Argument for ‘One Earth, One Policy’ for Cannabis Why the World Needs a Consistent Cannabis Policy
What if drinking tea were illegal? Worse still, what if drinking a latte were legal, but a shot of espresso were illegal? Thankfully, legislators across the globe haven’t degraded themselves to this level of incompetence…yet. But the way the world’s governments have handled hemp is insane. Hemp laws are twisted. An
Hemp in Himachal: The Unintended Consequences of THC Limits
Himachal Pradesh’s people are geniuses. To India and the world, they’ve given iconic products such as apples, pashmina shawls, and handcrafted wooden artifacts. We should be proud. Yet, my heart is heavy. That’s because these hardworking people continue to be failed by their leaders. Why? And it seems we’re on the brink
Death sentence for Indian hemp – importing hemp seeds
Have you ever stood at a crossroads, knowing that one wrong turn could change everything? India is at this crossroads today. One road takes us to a future where Indian hemp will be like France’s Champagne. The other road will make India’s hemp a lost opportunity, a game thrown away by one rash decision. Why […]
MSME day Speech of Mr Vishal at Vigyan Bhawan
Mr Vishal Vivek, CEO & Co-Founder at Hemp Foundation was invited by MSME Ministry to tell Hemp Foundation’s success story in-front of MSME Minister Mr Narayan Rane and other esteemed dignitaries.
How’s your cannabis vocabulary?
Out of the following, only one statement is true. Can you spot it? #1. Marijuana and hemp are the same. #2. All cannabis plants make you ‘high’. #3. Hemp is a type of cannabis with low THC. You probably knew that only #3 is correct. But you’re in the minority. Don’t be surprised. In Indi
Can Hemp make India rich?
Can legal cannabis make India rich? Imagine a plant. A plant that has been misunderstood, maligned, and outlawed. A plant that, despite all odds, is making a comeback. This is the story of hemp, a close cousin of cannabis, but without the high. Picture this: the United States once turned its back on hemp. But […]
