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Nauni University Launches Cannabis Research Centre to Propel Himachal's Green to Gold Drive
✍️ The News Himachal
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:46 PM
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Nauni University has inaugurated a dedicated cannabis research centre, aligning with Himachal Pradesh’s Green to Gold initiative aimed at boosting the state’s cannabis industry.
Nauni University, situated in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, inaugurated a cannabis research centre on 15 September 2024. The facility is designed to study cultivation techniques, processing methods, and potential medicinal applications of cannabis.
The centre will serve as a hub for academic research and industry collaboration, offering laboratories, greenhouses, and testing equipment. Faculty and students will work on developing high‑yield varieties and sustainable cultivation practices.
The initiative is part of the state’s Green to Gold programme, which seeks to transform the cannabis sector into a profitable, regulated industry. By providing scientific backing, the university aims to enhance product quality and safety.
University officials noted that the research centre will create employment opportunities for local farmers and graduates, while positioning Himachal Pradesh as a leader in cannabis science and technology.
The centre will serve as a hub for academic research and industry collaboration, offering laboratories, greenhouses, and testing equipment. Faculty and students will work on developing high‑yield varieties and sustainable cultivation practices.
The initiative is part of the state’s Green to Gold programme, which seeks to transform the cannabis sector into a profitable, regulated industry. By providing scientific backing, the university aims to enhance product quality and safety.
University officials noted that the research centre will create employment opportunities for local farmers and graduates, while positioning Himachal Pradesh as a leader in cannabis science and technology.