The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have formed a partnership. This collaboration will focus on the cultivation and development of cannabis.
The research will concentrate on cannabis strains containing no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This low THC content is key to the project's focus.
The partnership aims to explore the medicinal benefits of this specific type of cannabis. It also seeks to identify industrial applications.
NACOC and CSIR will work together to support the growth and advancement of these cannabis uses.
This initiative is expected to lead to new products and treatments.
The collaboration was announced on September 3, 2026.