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flag India expands opium poppy farming by 23.5% to boost medical supply and self-reliance.

flag The Indian government has announced a new licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for 2025-26, allowing around 121,000 farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to grow opium. flag This is a 23.5% increase from the previous year. flag The policy aims to boost self-reliance and meet medical needs, while also improving factory capacities, including WHO certification for a factory in Neemuch.

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