Red sanders saga: Pushpa rakes in Rs 2,000 crore, Andhra Pradesh struggles to sell the wood
The film Pushpa has highlighted the illegal trade of red sandalwood, making over Rs 2,000 crore. Meanwhile, the AP government faces difficulties in selling red sandalwood legally. The pandemic caused a slump in demand, especially in China. Despite attempts to auction the wood, the government has not found buyers since 2020.
