Flower, plant festival inaugurated at Guru Nanak Dev University

Bhai Vir Singh Flower and Plants Festival was inaugurated for masses on Thursday at Guru Granth Sahib Bhawan of Guru Nanak Dev University. Various types of flowers and plants have been displayed by affiliated colleges, schools and individuals. The festival is being hosted by landscape department and botanical and environmental department of the university.

Prof Jaspal Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor, GNDU, said love for flowers and greenery is the essence of life. Dr Jaswinder Singh Bilga said the exhibition is dedicated to the memory of environmentalist Bhai Vir Singh, whose birth centenary is being celebrated this year.

This year, more than 300 entries have been received in outdoor and indoor plants, flowers and cacti.

The main attraction is chrysanthemums and variety of ferns and bonsai. The rangoli contest is also being held to promote natural colours and flowers.