Is it legal to grow / sell sandalwood? Does Govt Of India permit this?
For years, Sandalwood trees belong to the government but now the rule has been changed.Its legal. Infact,
Govt of india & The Central Medicinal Board has been giving a 30 percent subsidy for raising the
Sandalwood plantation and commercial banks are also offering loans for farmers. Kindly check the proofs
provided below:
http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/sandal-the-lost-treasure-of-india/32497
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/corporate-sector-enters-sandalwood-plantation/431370/
http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/08/stories/2008080856441100.htm
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article2028212.ece