The International Union for Conservation of Natures () recently categorised the Red Sanders (or Red Sandalwood) again into the endangered category in its Red List.
The species,called Red Sanders, is scientifically called asPterocarpus santalinus.
It is an Indian endemic tree species and its geographical range is restricted to Eastern Ghats.
The species is endemic to a distinct tract of forests in Andhra Pradesh.
It was classified as near threatened in 2018. It was a moment of celebration when species was lifted off from the endangered category since 1997.
25thNational Youth Festival was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Puducherry on the occasion of birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
On the occasion, prime minister highlighted that; world looks at Indias young demography with hope & faith and India is young in its thoughts & consciousness.
Indias thinking and Philosophy have always accepted change.
Youth have democratic values as well as demographic dividend and India considers the youth as a demographic dividend and development driver.
The festival will be held on January 12 and 13, in virtual mode because of covid-19 pandemic.
Youth festival is being organised with the aim of shaping the minds of Indian youth and transforming them into united force for nation building.
It also aims to bring diverse Indian cultures and integrate them into a united thread of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.