<p>West Bengal intends to cultivate poppy seeds and is seeking permission from the Centre in this regard.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the state hasn’t had the opportunity to do so and the state has written to the Centre in this regard.</p>.<p>Mamata spoke on the issue in the House when the members were discussing food and supplies budget.</p>.<p>Highlighting the use of the plant’s seeds in regional recipes, the CM mentioned that the cultivation takes place in only a few (four) states which results in high purchase prices.</p>.<p>The CM suggested that Opposition leaders (MLAs), too, should take up the issue.</p>
<p>West Bengal intends to cultivate poppy seeds and is seeking permission from the Centre in this regard.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that the state hasn’t had the opportunity to do so and the state has written to the Centre in this regard.</p>.<p>Mamata spoke on the issue in the House when the members were discussing food and supplies budget.</p>.<p>Highlighting the use of the plant’s seeds in regional recipes, the CM mentioned that the cultivation takes place in only a few (four) states which results in high purchase prices.</p>.<p>The CM suggested that Opposition leaders (MLAs), too, should take up the issue.</p>
