Ministry : Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
The Gazette of India: Extraordinary
Gazette Number: 7094 GI/2024
Publication Date: October 30, 2024
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue)
Summary
- The Central Government notifies conditions for eligibility to cultivate opium poppy for production of Poppy Straw.
- The cultivation period is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
- Eligibility criteria include previous cultivation yields and compliance with licensing conditions.
- Licenses will be issued for a maximum area of 0.10 hectares per eligible cultivator.
- Licenses will remain valid for five crop years, subject to compliance with regulations.
- Specific conditions and restrictions apply to maintain eligibility for future licenses.
