An experts’ group discussed ‘technological advancements inhemp cultivationand procession for the fibre and allied industries’ at a national conference organised on Tuesday by Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Technical University.
The experts exchanged knowledge about hemp crops, its potential as a sustainable alternative to traditional crops for oilseeds, food source and various applications of hemp fibre in industries like textiles, constructions and automotive.
Notably, Uttarakhand is laying thrust on utilising hemp for industrial usage and is about to come up with a policy on hemp too.