Haneesh Katnawer the ED & CEO of Himalayan Hemp Industries Pvt. Ltd. started his journey with his team to create a sustainable and conscious ecosystem.

Cannabis has been an ingredient in ayurvedic formulations for aeons. So, the ministry of AYUSH, whose mandate is to promote indigenous alternative medicinal systems, does allow ayurvedic products to include cannabis, and ayurvedic doctors to prescribe such medicines.

Over the past 3 years, we have received over 1000 applications from different corners of the country. We have handpicked the best ideas and supported over 75 during this time.

An ancient relationship between rural communities and cannabis has long existed high in the Himalayas. Today, the rising popularity of hemp could revive this fast-disappearing cultural heritage—but only if legislation is designed with the local plants in mind.

While dwelling in the Himalayan lifestyle and inhabitants, Sonam and Haneesh observed a real threat to the local variety of cannabis and Himalayan farmers due to the new policies made by the government.

A list of the companies in India that are currently working with hemp, CBD, and/or ayurvedic or medical cannabis.

The 'Game Changers' is a pan-India competition for women-led startups, that offers women entrepreneurs a chance to get their dream project funded through an exclusive group of reputed VCs by pitching and making a conclusive case to them.

Himalayas have always enchanted people from different parts of life. This enchanted beauty does not just come from the pristine snow-clad mountain tops but also, from the Himalayan way of life and indigenous practices carried out by the local inhabitants.