Bhubaneswar: The State Level Annual Flower Show at Ekamra Kanan in State Capital Concluded here on 14 January.
ACS Forest & Environment, Satyabrata Sahu graced the occasion as Chief Guest and urged for nature care and protection of environment.
An ardent nature lover and loves to develop flower gardens, made a plea for organizing more flower shows to generate awareness on gardening and nature care.
Earlier on 13 January, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and head of Forest Force Debidutta Biswal inaugurated the flower show in presence of other dignitaries.
The flower show, jointly organized by the Regional Plant Resources Centre (RPRC) and Plant Lovers’ Association, will remain open for public for two days. Biswal visited the flower garden, exhibition stalls, Plant Bazaar and selfie point inside the Ekamra Kanan.
As many as 36 agencies and 19 nurseries have opened their stalls to sell samplings, seeds, and ceramic flower pots at the Plant Bazaar.
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.
In the flower garden, several varieties of flowers and plants including rose, marigold, dahlia, chrysanthemum, zinnia, fern, aglonima and palm are on display.
According to official sources, around 50,000 people visited the flower show during last two days.
