Mr. Shiv Kumar Sharma Hony. Secretary, Rose Society of India
Greetings for a New Year, bursting with happiness and blessing from the Almighty.
It gives me immense pleasure to inform you all that, we (The Rose Society of India) have successfully accomplished the 2022 winter Rose Show commenced from 17-Dec till 18-Dec, in collaboration with Division of Floriculture and Landscapes in the Lawns of Genetics IARI, Pusa- New Delhi
This was a gigantic event of Delhi NCR, that could be possible with physical, financial, and moral support of our life members, governing council, Head of Division of Floriculture & Landscapes, IARI, New Delhi, Dr S S Sindhu and Corporate office of respected Sh. Singhania ji, Chief Patron of JK Group after a long gap of 3 years.
There were some amazing exhibits displayed by participants from different organizations like TERI, CPWD, NDMC, MCD, IARI-PUSA and no. of school Individuals from Delhi and nearby places. A special program of Spot Painting Competition was also organized for school children with support of Mrs. Muskara of Kitchen Garden Association. Kids painted amazing paintings and top three award recipients also enjoyed the beautifully rose varieties. OHRA group of Ikebana also displayed their artistic arrangements, that added to the beauty of the pandal making the whole atmosphere mesmerising and caught attention of each visitor.
The exhibits were evaluated by no. of senior officials from different organizations from Delhi, NCR, Kolkata, Bareilly, Airport Authority of India, D.D.A, & Senior Scientists of IAR. The show was inaugurated by Respected Dr. A.K Singh, Director IARI, New Delhi and made open for public visitors. Thousands of farmers, students and rose lovers visited the show on both the days. Numerous nurserymen also displayed their plants and other garden inputs for sale. Visitors enjoyed the beauty of colourful rose varieties to the fullest. On second day there was huge rush of visitors for purchase of plants, garden tools accessories, seeds, and pots.
Prize distribution ceremony was organized in the evening. We take huge pride in having Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI, as the chief guest to distribute trophies shields, certificates, and cash prize to the winners. Respected Sh. Kuldeep Saddy Sir, only 95 years fully energetic rose lover and promoter, President of RSI supported us all to manage the event smoothly & tirelessly.
Our sincere gratitude to participants, judges, volunteers from CPWD, NDMC Financers, Stall owners, IARI scientists, and students. The efforts, dedication, and visionary hard work of Shri Saddy sir along with his Deputy President Dr. A.P Singh to make the event memorable.
Team TERI gave their best gloom in each category and won the highest awards over all winners.
We do recognize the moral as well as financial support exceeded by Sh. K.C. Sharma of Botanix Resorts Pvt. Ltd. and Sh.Y.P. Singh of Indian Nurserymen Association. Dedicated work by Dr. S.S. Sindhu and Dr. Markandey Singh with their team for printing of Souvenir when team executive Sh. Arjun Parshad Singh, Sh. Gurucharan Singh, Dr. Gajander Singh, Dr. Chandra Bhan worked for preparation of Venue, participation, in 23 classes and more then hundred sections in full protocol and overall management of the show.
We wish happy and prosperous life to all our participants, horticulture team, IARI team, writers of articles, advertisers, editors, nurserymen and everyone who supported us in organising this event and making it a huge success for everyone.
