Sandalwood trees were the property of the government for years, but now the rule has changed. As per the Section 108 of the Karnataka Forest (Amendment) Act 2001, sandalwood tree grown in a specific land is the property of the owner of the land. Hence, anybody can grow sandalwood without any apprehensions. The government is also giving subsidy to grow sandalwood through State Medicinal Plants Authority and Horticulture Department. Tamil Nadu Govt has released a G.O "The Tamilnadu Sandalwood Trees on Patta Land Rules 2008" (G.O.Ms.No.140 Environment and Forest (FR4), 27th November 2008) wherein the owner of land shall be the absolute owner of sandalwood as per the Amended Act.
Kindly check the proofs provided below:Yes it can. Kindly find the following increase in price since 1990 till 2010. The prices mentioned below at per metric ton (mt). As per our project analysis we would be able to fetch upto 8 (mt) from each acre of cultivation.
a) Indian Sandalwood has huge demand worldwide and the supply is currently way under the demand.Year | Price in INR per(mt) |
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1990-1991 | 178,500 |
1991-1992 | 266,000 |
1993-1995 | 332,500 |
1996-1997 | 612,500 |
1998-1999 | 777,000 |
1999-2000 | 770,000 |
2000-2001 | 1,081,500 |
2001-2002 | 1,288,000 |
2001-2003 | 1,911,000 |
2003-2004 | 2,054,500 |
Jan-05 | 2,985,500 |
Jul-05 | 3,262,000 |
Apr-06 | 3,690,785 |
May-07 | 3,443,650 |
Dec-07 | 3,779,475 |
Nov-08 | 3,850,000 |
Sep-09 | 4,025,000 |
Aug-10 | 5,535,000 |
So far we have only heard and known Sandalwood which was naturally grown in the forest atmosphere. Sandalwood is a semi parasite crop and depends on host plants for most of its nutrients, this is not readily available in the forest and therefore the growth takes time. Adding to this is the Govt policy which restricts living trees being cut down in Forests. Only dead Sandalwood trees in forests can be taken for production.
However, the scenario in organized cultivation is different. Host plants, water and fertilizer management are properly done to ease Sandalwood's growth thus achieving optimum output within 15 years.
Our company have already identified the huge potential in Sandalwood cultivation and to make this even more successful and risk free they have pooled in the highest talent & expertise.
In our country, everyone knows about farmers that they are struggling in agriculture field due to many reasons. They are not in a position to invest for compound wall, security, etc., etc.
Many individuals, especially the working class employees wish to get into farming. However, lack of time and expertise keeps them away from doing so. Many farmers are not willing for sandal wood cultivation, as it is a long tern crop. They are willing to do short term crop viz., paddy, vegetables, etc. for running their family.
As a company, we help these individuals and showing wonderful opportunity for their investment.
No. The very purpose of we doing this project is to get the benefits from the final crop.
Yes. We take Insurance once the plants fetch the market value.
You are welcome to visit the site on sundays. We will arrange transportation facility from our office.
The offer price is fixed and we do not have any scope for negotiations.
The registration is done on receipt of full payment.
An up to date copy of the layout and allocation would be available at our website and allocations are done on first come first serve basis (without any prior reservations) to maintain a fair and transparent ownership.
As in cultivation, the yields might/would differ depending on lots of reason/s therefore the collective yield is divided cumulatively among all the members, irrespective of individual contribution.
As the owner you are free to transfer/change the ownership however the new owner has to agree/follow the same agreement of cultivation as done originally. Any/all cost/s immerging out of the transfer has to be borne by the customer or the new party.
The project guest house has been planned to provide basic facilities for members, planning for a short visit 3 days per annum (with prior intimations). However, the members are requested to use the facility only if needed and only for a short time as this would not be a full time accommodation.
The sandalwood harvest will bring the project to an end. Thereafter, the entire project would be handed over to the customers after forming an association.
Land is the only immovable instrument involved in farming. All other assets like, saplings, bore-wells, drip, security, compound walls, sump, guest house, shed for watchman, including the time, effort & expertise of the team is invested on this unmovable asset and this instrument called land is being registered in the name of the investors.
Optimum care has been taken to avoid conflicts and the customers are welcome for verbal discussions with us and other members collectively. However, in case of no solution, any legal conflicts are limited to Chennai jurisdiction.