Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Sandalwood Farmers Seek Government Action on Report
Sandalwood farmers from different states in India had a big meeting in Vijayawada.
They talked about the problems they face, like people stealing their trees and rules that make it hard to grow sandalwood.
A special group made a report with solutions and gave it to the government.
The farmers want the government to help them by making new rules to protect their trees and make growing sandalwood easier and safer.
They also said it's important for all farmers to work together to make this happen.
A comprehensive report on sandalwood farmers' issues was submitted to the central government.
The report includes practical solutions to problems faced by farmers across multiple states.
Farmers from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu participated in the national conference.
Key issues highlighted include theft, smuggling, and regulatory hurdles in sandalwood cultivation.
Farmers and federation presidents emphasized the need for unity and government action to implement the report's recommendations.
- Who
- Sandalwood farmers and the Red Sanders and Sandalwood Growers Federation
- What
- Submission of a report detailing problems faced by sandalwood farmers and proposed solutions
- When
- Report submitted to the central government; conference held on Friday
- Where
- National conference held in Vijayawada
- Why
- To address long-standing challenges and seek implementation of the report's recommendations
- Committee Chairman
- Ratan P. Watal
- Report Status
- Submitted to central government
- Key Issues
- Theft, smuggling, regulatory hurdles
- Participating States
- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu
- Conference Location
- Vijayawada
- Federation Presidents
- Garapati Purnachandra Rao, Kempa Reddy Aruna Narayana