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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