Ahilyanagar Farmer Becomes Millionaire with 14,000 Sandalwood Trees

• Rajendra Raosaheb Gadekar from Ahilyanagar cultivated 14,000 sandalwood trees on 27 acres of barren land, achieving a turnover of crores.
• He implemented integrated farming by planting sandalwood alongside fruit orchards like pomegranates, oranges, and amla.
• Gadekar used scientific methods, including drip irrigation and a 75 lakh liter farm pond, for efficient water management.
• Sandalwood farming offers high profits with low costs; seeds alone fetch Rs 300-600 per kg, and various products are sold.
• He has inspired and guided over 400 farmers, fostering a sandalwood farming movement in the region, clarifying its legality and government schemes like 'Chandan Kanya Yojana'.