Speaking to the media in Delhi before returning to Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said the organisers also invited senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to the event. He added that he personally invited everyone he met in Delhi to attend the programme. Messi will visit India for three days under the “GOAT India Tour 2025” banner.

The legendary Argentine footballer will travel to Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi on December 13, 14 and 15. After concluding his Kolkata schedule on the first day, Messi will reach Hyderabad. He will participate in a football match at Uppal Stadium along with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Meanwhile, police officials have strengthened security arrangements in all cities linked to the tour. Authorities expect large crowds, and they plan crowd control measures to ensure smooth movement throughout Messi’s visit.

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The committee, led by Ratan P. Watal, included representatives from key central ministries such as Environment, Agriculture, Commerce, Ayush, and the National Medicinal Plants Board. Experts from the Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bengaluru, and the Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University also contributed.

According to the report, sandalwood farming can create rural employment and boost exports. It added that India could become self-reliant in meeting domestic sandalwood demand with proper reforms. The statement highlighted the need for both central and state governments to revive India’s traditional sandalwood industry.

The committee conducted extensive consultations with forest departments and other stakeholders before preparing the report. It recommended policy measures to promote sustainable sandalwood cultivation and restore the country’s global reputation in sandalwood trade.

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