Name: Parul Singh, Vibhuti
Country: India

Year: 2021
Volume: Volume-6, Issue-1 (January-June)
Page Number: 40-44

India being one of the oldest civilizations in the world and Hemp which is the Earth’s most sustainable natural resource is a great combination. Hemp is a miracle crop due to which many countries are taking advantage of this crop. India is a country that still thrives on farming. Not just India’s economy but even its environment will benefit from hemp. And yet India is lagging behind in utilizing this wonder plant. Hemp clothes are not just easy on the skin but also a comfortable wear. They possess a longer duration also. All over the world, cotton is the preferred natural fiber and India is no exception. While cotton takes about ninemonths to grow, hemp grows to twelve feet in three to four months. Hemp consumes less water and could be a boon to water-starved India. Besides, it is good at suppressing weeds and also can be grown for multiple cycles in a land. Keeping in mind the advantages of hemp over cotton, the young entrepreneurs are nowadays deciding to source hemp from the farmers in Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Hemp clothing has given men and women an opportunity to contribute with their handlooms and earn handsomely. The challenge has been that people are under the wrong impression that hemp could harm mental balance. Even though there are only a few states that have legalized hemp cultivation, a good beginning has been made. Other state governments would do well to consider the following suit. Entrepreneurs must also explore new ways of using this miracle crop.
Keywords: Hemp, India, Environment, Economy, Cultivation, Clothing. Technology