771 entries in various categories of flowers, fruits, vegetables and plants
57th Annual Horticulture Show-2025 organised by the Horticulture Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) was inaugurated by Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (DIC) on 18th January 2025 at Jubilee Park. Present on the occasion were Mrs. Namrata Verma, President, Deepika Mahila Sanghati, Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR), Mr. Biswaranjan Palai, ED (Works), Mr. Anil Kumar, ED (MM), Mr. Sudip Pal Chowdhury, ED (Projects), Mr. Ratan Kumar, DIG, CISF, Mrs. Prabhati Misra, and Mrs. Nabanita Palchowdhury, both Vice Presidents of Deepika Mahila Sanghati, Mr. P K Swain, CGM In-charge (TA & CSR), Mr. B K Jojo, GM In-charge (Town Engineering & Horticulture), Dr. Avijit Biswas, DGM (Horticulture) & In-Charge (ZDP) and other Senior Officials of RSP.
The DIC along with the other dignitaries went around the exhibition and took keen interest in the diverse range of flowers, fruits and plants on display. He applauded the efforts of the Horticulture Department for organizing the grand show for the last 57 years which has created a niche for itself in the region, becoming a much-anticipated annual event that showcases the best in horticulture and attracts enthusiasts from far and wide.
The Show witnessed 771 entries in various categories like cut flowers, pot plants, fruits, vegetables, bonsai, Dinner Bowl Arrangement, Best Arranged Flower, Button Hole, Bouquet, Garland (Other than Roses) and Models made with flowers and foliage. Large number of visitors thronged the Jubilee Park applauding the myriad varieties of flowers, vegetables and fruits on display such as variety of roses, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Dianthus, Sweet Peas, Antirrhinum, Carnations, Calendula, Phlox, Pansy, Gerbera, Lupin, Marigold, Aster, Salvia, Gladioli, Candytuft and many more. Garden Layout competition is also included in the event.
A riveting cultural programme was presented by ‘Payal’ Dance Group on the occasion.
The two day exhibition would conclude with an award giving ceremony on the evening of 19th January.
