Annual flower show kicks off in Odisha capital

Priya Ranjan Swain Published On : Jan 13, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Bhubaneswar: The two-day state level flower show at Ekamra Kanan in Odisha capital here was inaugurated today.

The Annual Flower Show-2024, jointly organised by the Regional Plant Resources Centre (RPRC) and Plant Lovers’ Association, was inaugurated by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force Debidutta Biswal in the presence of other dignitaries.

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The PCCF visited the flower garden, exhibition stalls, plant bazaar and selfie point at the event.

Varieties of flowers and plants including rose, marigold, dahlia, chrysanthemums (Sebati), zinnia, fern, aglonima and palm plant have been displayed at the show.

As many as 36 agencies and 19 nurseries have opened their stalls at the Plant Bazaar at the annual flower show. These stalls are selling samplings, seeds, and ceramic flower pots to the visitors.

“Around 15,000 people visited the flower show on the opening day. It is expected that the footfall will go up tomorrow (Sunday),” said an official.

Several government agencies including Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), Directorate of Horticulture, Odisha Forest Development Corporation Limited and NALCO and private agencies like MGM Minerals and SOA University have participated in the flower show.