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Illicit Cannabis Cultivation in Kandhamal

Kumari Sonali

Illicit Cannabis Cultivation in Kandhamal:

The verdant hills of Kandhamal district in Odisha have emerged as a major hotspot of illicit cannabis cultivation, drawing national attention due to record seizures in 2025.Kandhamal is known for geographical indication (GI)-tagged Kandhamal turmeric, yet economic distress has pushed villagers towards illicit cultivation, underscoring gaps in inclusive rural development.

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