Is Hemp Legal? Breaking the Myths Around Hemp in India

Is Hemp Legal? Breaking the Myths Around Hemp in India

Let’s clear the air. Hemp is 100% legal in India—when cultivated for industrial use. It is not marijuana, and it won’t get you high.

Hemp contains less than 0.3% THC (the psychoactive compound). The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act allows cultivation of industrial hemp under license.

States like Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh have already legalized hemp farming, with others following suit.

At Hemp Closet, we use hemp that is sourced ethically and legally, because sustainability starts with responsibility.

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