INA organise Annual General Meeting and Seminar 2023

Dr. Shabana Parveen

Indian Nurserymen Association (INA) held its annual general meeting on December 24 at Vatika Nursery in Shahjahanpur of Uttar Pradesh. The nurserymen from UP, Maharastra, Odisha, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Delhi etc attended the meeting. On the occasion, three senior persons were honoured, of them two were from Shahjahanpur and one from Kithaur.

The meeting was conducted under the leadership of its President YP Singh and General Secretary Mukul Tyagi. Seminar managed by Galib Khan, Rafiq Khan and Alam Khan. On the occasion, YP Singh highlighted the importance of herbs and shrubs and said that the reduce the impact of global warming and environmental pollution we need to focus on more plantation. Herbs and shrubs make our environment pure and the leafs stops the ultraviolet rays emanating from sun in reaching to us.

YP Singh said: “The meeting was primarily held to create awareness among the mass about the plantation and we have decided to work on it continuously.”“We have also agreed to bring more people who are associated with nursery business.”He also emphasised to promote nursery system through scientific method across the country. The President said his association will work in tandem with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making self-reliant India.

General Secretary Mukul Kumar Tyagi said that since its inception INA has been working for the betterment of people who are engaged in nursery business. Bringing more people into INA and helping them have been one of the main facet of our objectives. “We have also been working efficiently in making it more job oriented and use of technologies,” he said. In this meeting.

INA Governing Council member Mehar Alam highlighted about the history of nursery. Former INA President Ajayvansh Tyagi and others also spoke in the meeting. Availability of Oxygen has been a major challenge due to deforestation, the INA members have agreed to plant more trees. “We have to inspire and motivate everyone to plant more trees.”

About Indian Nurserymen Association
Indian Nurserymen Association marked the completion of its 33th anniversary of foundation with a national presence with more than 3600 members across every states of India and is proudly the only non- profit organization, which has been on the forefront when it comes to redefining, collaborating and improvising the nursery business across India. The strength of the organization is by its members only. INA thrives to grow bigger and stronger each passing day and in order to achieve the milestones we are open for getting more members on board.

Indian Nurserymen Association (INA) truly represents the entire horticulture including landscape and forest industry, including plant breeders, greenhouses, and nursery growers, retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers, florists, students, educators, researchers, manufacturers, and all other stakeholders. INA is the leading national association for the green industry in India and works tirelessly to connect the industry across states and other segments, giving ample opportunities that expand its members network, connectivity and resources. Answers to your biggest challenges related to horticulture field, forest nurseries, landscaping both horizontal and vertical can be found within the INA network of businesses. From the beginning, INA is all about connecting the entire plant nursery production and related market chain. INA continues that legacy by uniting the industry and all its professionals under one name with one mission — to ensure the continued growth and success of our members engaged in plant nurseries.

INA Vision
Lead and unify the ho­­rticulture and plant nursery venture to cultivate successful businesses and help improve environment, increase production and enhance lives through the benefits contributed by plants raised in the nurseries or otherwise.

INA Mission
Unite, promote, and advance our occupation through advocacy, collaboration, connectivity, educ­ation, market development, and research. To serve INA members by providing an industry-leading forum for commerce, innovation and professionalism.
INA Plan
Grow a strong and vibrant venture with positive economic, cultural, and social impact. Collaborate to achieve greater heights, vigorously push potential, and engage others in the power of plants for the welfare of the society.

INA Objectives
To work to build a brighter future or the horticultural, forests and environment upgradation
To support and enhance the educational, commercial and research opportunities for plant nurseries and associated ventures.
To provide a marketplace to promote the exchange and sale of nursery stock and other allied products.
To operate with integrity by treating our customers and our suppliers in a fair and honest manner – as we want to be treated. n