MP Parasmani Gelal Urges Government to Adopt Policy for Marijuana Utilization to Boost Economy

Kathmandu. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) MP Parasmani Gelal has demanded that the government immediately adopt a policy to utilize marijuana to boost the country's economy. Speaking at the House of Representatives meeting on Wednesday, he alerted the government to bring necessary policies to stop the exodus of youth through the use of marijuana, boost the country's economy, and create self-employment opportunities. MP Gelal presented examples of developed countries like America, China, and India building economies worth billions from marijuana, stating that Nepal should not view it merely as a narcotic substance. Speaking at the meeting, he said, 'Marijuana should not be seen only as a narcotic substance and intoxication. It can also be used as a raw material for medicine, clothing, paper, oil, bioplastics, and construction materials. Many countries around the world, including the USA, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, China, and India, are building economies worth billions through scientific and systematic management. I have also studied these countries in detail. Therefore, let our country also adopt this policy through the right decision to stop the exodus of our greatest strength and resource, the youth, and to boost the economy by creating self-employment.' MP Gelal emphasized that the government should not lag behind in utilizing marijuana through the right decision.