<p>Madhya Pradesh government has decided to legalise the cultivation of cannabis in the state for medical and industrial purpose, state's Law Minister PC Sharma told reporters in Bhopal on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Sharma said that Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government will allow the farming of hemp - a type of marijuana - which will be used for medical purposes like in the treatment of cancer.</p>.<p>Sharma added that the cultivated hemp will not be used for consumption or trading, and said the agricultural project will need international help.</p>.<p>"Hemp is already being cultivated in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It is bringing a new industry in Madhya Pradesh. This is not meant to be eaten. It is being cultivated to manufacture cancer medicines," he said.</p>
<p>Madhya Pradesh government has decided to legalise the cultivation of cannabis in the state for medical and industrial purpose, state's Law Minister PC Sharma told reporters in Bhopal on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Sharma said that Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government will allow the farming of hemp - a type of marijuana - which will be used for medical purposes like in the treatment of cancer.</p>.<p>Sharma added that the cultivated hemp will not be used for consumption or trading, and said the agricultural project will need international help.</p>.<p>"Hemp is already being cultivated in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It is bringing a new industry in Madhya Pradesh. This is not meant to be eaten. It is being cultivated to manufacture cancer medicines," he said.</p>