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In Maharashtra's cotton bowl, debt-ridden farmers want nod to grow ‘ganja’
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Saturday, 2 December 2023
Farmers in Yavatmal, Maharashtra's cotton bowl, have demanded official sanction to cultivate cannabis due to poor returns from conventional crops and mounting debts. They handed over a memorandum to the divisional commissioner, highlighting their plight and the need for government relief. The demand is symbolic, drawing attention to the farmers' struggles. The farmers also mentioned the recent floods and unseasonal rains that worsened their situation. Cannabis cultivation has been associated with their survival amidst financial difficulties.
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Saturday, 2 December 2023
