₹82 Lakh Sanctioned for Red Sanders Conservation in Andhra Pradesh

The National Biodiversity Authority has sanctioned ₹82 lakh to the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board for the conservation of Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus). The initiative aims to raise one lakh saplings for farmers, contributing to the Trees Outside Forests program. This funding, part of the Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism, supports local communities in conservation efforts, addressing the threats posed by smuggling and promoting sustainable practices.

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