Palampur varsity holds symposium to promote innovation in floriculture
The two-day Tulip Festival and National Symposium on Ornamental Bulbous Flowers began today at the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bio-resource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur. The symposium is being organised in collaboration with the Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture (ISOH) and aims to promote ornamental bulbous flowers.
On the occasion, chief guest Dr Sudesh Kumar Yadav, director CSIR-IHBT, greeted the guests and dignitaries. He highlighted the role of floriculture in shaping the livelihood and economy of the region and the institute’s contribution to its growth. He emphasised the CSIR Floriculture Mission, which caters to promotion, improvement, value addition and awareness creation in the masses with a focus on boosting the bio-economy through flower crops. He hoped that the symposium would pave the way for new initiatives benefitting everyone. He wished the symposium a grand success.
Dr YC Gupta, vice-president of ISOH, was the guest of honour at the function. He dwelled on the recent work in the area and the wider scope of floriculture. Dr SS Sindhu, secretary ISOH, briefed about the symposium and highlighted the role of society in promoting floriculture.
On the occasion, fellowship and awards were also presented to individuals who have exceptionally contributed to the field of floriculture. As a part of the symposium, a Kisan Mela exhibiting opportunities and innovative agricultural practices was also inaugurated.
More than 250 participants from across the nation, representatives from 15 industries, and more than 50 farmers from the adjoining states participated in the symposium. Dr Bhavya Bhargava, scientist CSIR-IHBT, presented the vote of thanks.
