Governor planted saplings at Raj Bhavan
Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel planted saplings of Rakt Chandan and Belpatra in Naveen Chandan Vatika developed in Raj Bhavan Complex. 25 Rakt Chandan and 11 Belpatra saplings were planted in the Vatika. Officers and employees of Raj Bhavan were present in the plantation programme. It is noteworthy that both Rakt Chandan and Safed Chandan are different species of trees. The scientific name of Rakt Chandan (red sandalwood) is Pterocarpus Santalinus and Safed Chandan (white sandalwood) is known as Santalum Album. Rakta Chandan’s wood is red. Unlike white sandalwood, it does not have any fragrance. Its average height is eight to eleven meters. Due to its very slow growth, the density of its wood is very high. Unlike white sandalwood, red sandalwood is generally not used for making medicines, perfumes and for havan-worship. It is used for making expensive furniture and decoration items. Its natural colour is also used in making cosmetic products. Bilva, Bel or Belpatra, is a fruit tree native to India. Due to its ability to destroy diseases, the Bel is called Bilva.