The annual show attracted
huge crowds. The ubiquitous sight of different varieties
of flowers charmed the visitors of every age group. Ankur
Singh, a corporate head from Varanasi said, "I make
it a point to visit the flower show every year. It’s
great to come across mutants and cross bred varieties at
one place in such attractive colours and sizes."
Organised in the lawns of the institute, the vast array
of chrysanthemum and splendid varieties of coleus scattered
colour and fragrance in the air. Lt General Gautam Dutt,
VSM, Chief of staff, HQ Central Command, Lucknow, was the
chief guest while Prof Basant Ram, VC of a well known university,
came as the guest of honour.
Amongst the prize winners were different varieties of chrysanthemums
titled Queen of the show (of Korean origin), an entry made
by President AWWA, Kiran Nandrajog and King of the show
(snow ball) an entry of Mehmood Ahmad. Doridge queen and
entry of Uma Shankar Sahu, was declared the flower of the
year. Concluding the much colourful day Dr B Bannerji gave
the vote of thanks.
SPOTTED: IAS Shambhu Nath and his better half Chanda, Dr
PN Verma, Mayank
Kesarwani.
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