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Great to speak to Vikramm who discovered the joys of cannabis/hemp in Nimbin (Australia)
That discovery as a young man doing a hospitality degree in NSW has led him to the world of hemp and his company Delta Botanicals and Research a Government of India’s DIPP recognized startup.
Their vision is to lead India in establishing the development & production of safe, regulated hemp/cannabis derived commercial products, medical therapies & validated research protocols.
Vikram Mitra grew up in the State of Odisha with aspirations towards one day entering the medical field. His studies eventually led him to Australia where he was first introduced to the most recent legal, technological and ideological advancements in hemp related product development.
His passion for the subject grew as he considered the potential for a legitimate hemp industry in his homeland, despite decades of legal challenges imposed on this herb utilized by Indians for thousands of years. Upon his return to India in 2009, Mr. Mitra, full of youth and optimism, set out to break logistical barriers.
When a family member was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a lethal brain tumor, he was reminded how impossible it was to find legal, effective palliative remedies made with hemp/cannabis and he was forced again to reconcile with complex legal and political realities. In the many years since,
Mr. Mitra has devoted his work towards assisting with regulation development and research related to realizing a path to safe, legal and effective cannabis based therapies and hemp industrial pathways.
I could talk about things India all day and all night!
https://www.deltabotanicals.in/about-us
I am one of the top globally sought-after cannabis consultant, Ayurvedic medicinal cannabis researcher, and a pioneer in shaping India’s medical cannabis and hemp industry.
With over a decade of impactful experience,
I have been instrumental in establishing the legal framework for medicinal cannabis in India, collaborating with state governments during the formative years of the pre-regulation cannabis economy.
Key Achievements: Freelance Techno-Legal Consultant: Played a pivotal role in 2012 for GW Pharma, identifying intricate legal frameworks for clinical trials of Sativex, the first FDA-approved cannabis-based drug. Entrepreneurial Visionary: Co-founded HempCann Solutions in 2013, introducing Ayurvedic cannabis-based therapies under the brand Vedi Herbals, one of India’s first medical cannabis companies.
Global Leadership: Secured India’s first international medical cannabis consultancy contract in 2018 with Vireo Health, a multi-state cannabis company. Innovator in Biopharma: Co-founded Delta Botanicals and Research Private Limited in 2019, spearheading the development of India’s first cannabis-based biopharma drugs and conducting pioneering clinical trials.
Industry Advisor: Collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, CSIR, and other esteemed organizations to advance medical cannabis and hemp R&D in India and globally.
What I Do: As the co-founder of multiple ventures, including Delta Botanicals, I provide end-to-end consultation on cannabis and hemp cultivation, biopharma product development, clinical trials, and regulatory compliance. My expertise spans strategic advisory, cultivation licensing, and product innovation. Advocacy & Community Impact: I actively support cancer patients by offering palliative care advisory services and post-chemotherapy guidance using medicinal cannabis. As a Trustee of the Uttarakhand Hemp Association, I am dedicated to fostering the growth of India’s hemp industry through sustainable and innovative solutions. Vision: My mission is to bridge the gap between traditional Ayurvedic knowledge and modern cannabis therapeutics while advocating for the integration of cannabis into mainstream medicine. I strive to build a harmonious ecosystem that unites the medical community, policymakers, and the public in advancing cannabis research and development.
