Gazette Information

Gazette Title

The Gazette of India: Extraordinary

Gazette Number

7093 GI/2024

Publication Date

October 30, 2024

Issuing Authority

Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue)

Summary

• The Central Government notifies conditions for the grant of licenses for the cultivation of opium poppy for obtaining opium gum.
• The crop year for cultivation begins on October 1, 2024, and ends on September 30, 2025.
• Eligibility criteria for cultivators include previous cultivation records and yield requirements.
• Licenses will be issued for a maximum area of 0.10 hectares per plot.
• Conditions for license issuance include compliance with cultivation limits and no prior illicit activities.
• Details regarding the application process and eligibility will be communicated through the CBN website and online portal.