Indian Council of Agriculture & Research (ICAR) accredited LPU’s School of Agriculture organized two-day Spring Flower Show 2020 at the campus. This show, as well as competition, was open to individuals; amateurs; government, semi-government, private institutions; organizations; self-help groups; and, nurseries. During 2 days of the show, 800+ floral & plant variety under 97 sections of 10 classes including Flower Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Flower-Ornaments, Flowers grown in Pots, Bonsai, Landscape, Plant as Gift, Cacti & Succulents were showcased. LPU Pro Chancellor Mrs Rashmi Mittal inaugurated the flower show.
Renowned personalities from the allied fields, including Former Head Floriculture & Landscaping Department of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, Dr JS Arora; Former XEN Municipal Corporation Dr JS Bilga; and, Dr. Brijmohan Bharadwaj from Punjab Agricultural University were the judges for the competitions.
Different flower competitions for flower- ornaments, bracelets (Gajra), ear rings, hair rings (Vanie), button holes, flower bouquets, garlands and more were much liked by onlookers as well as participants. Huge trees like Pipal, Neem, Banyan were also there, which were preserved in miniature forms.
It is worth mentioning that LPU School of Agriculture guides students to grow pulses, organic & fibre crops, hybrid plants, fruit and vegetables in modern hygienic ways. All students and staff members work tirelessly in raising wonderful crops, and also take help of poly houses.
