The government of Gandaki, a province in Nepal, has passed legislation to legalize the farming and use of marijuana for medical purposes. This decision represents a significant policy change for the region, which has historically maintained strict regulations regarding cannabis. By authorizing cultivation for medical applications, the provincial authorities aim to regulate a practice that has previously existed outside of formal legal frameworks.

While the announcement confirms the legalization of medical cannabis, details regarding the regulatory structure, licensing requirements for farmers, and the specific medical conditions that qualify for treatment remain limited. The move is seen by some as a potential economic opportunity for local agriculture, though it also raises questions about how the province will manage the transition from an illicit market to a regulated medical industry. As of now, there has been no official statement from the federal government of Nepal regarding how this provincial law aligns with national drug control statutes, leaving some uncertainty about the long-term implementation of the policy.