Indian hemp industry gets $150 million breath of life

In India, the hemp industry is about to get a big boost thanks to an announcement by the national hemp association regarding a $150 million investment plan for Uttarakhand state that will lead to 90,000 additional jobs in the sector over the next five years. Ethanol from hemp as well as hemp for biomaterials and composites are among the list of uses that will be promoted under the new drive to expand hemp production and use.