Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
The Karnataka authorities on Thursday eliminated all restrictions on rising and advertising and marketing of sandalwood within the state, The Instances of India reported. The cupboard authorised the Karnataka State Sandalwood Coverage 2022 that’s anticipated to profit sandalwood farmers within the state.
Karnataka well being minister Ok Sudhakar stated the choice had been taken to encourage farmers to develop extra sandalwood saplings. “There’s a enormous demand for sandalwood in nationwide and worldwide markets. Our authorities has now determined to raise all restrictions on sandalwood and it will encourage farmers… The transfer may also assist them earn extra money,” he stated.
Below this new coverage farmers shall be protected against smugglers by the forest division. A microchip shall be put in within the bushes to alert officers when somebody tries to chop them.
The minister identified sandalwood is being imported from Australia to satisfy present demand and stated, “This new coverage additionally permits farmers to promote sandalwood in open markets. There’s a scarcity of sandalwood at the moment and it’s being imported from Australia.”
The state authorities runs the Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Restricted, which manufactures beauty merchandise which might be made utilizing sandalwood.