MP Emerges As Codeine Capital

Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a significant producer of codeine, a medication used to treat pain and cough. The state's pharmaceutical industry has been implicated in the large-scale production of codeine, raising concerns about the potential misuse of the drug. As a result, Madhya Pradesh has gained a reputation as the codeine capital of India. The state's authorities are under pressure to take action against the illegal production and trade of codeine.