CHANDIGARH, 20.12.24-Panjab University (PU) Chrysanthemum Exhibition started at the Prof. R.C. Paul Rose Garden, PU Campus today.

PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig inaugurated the 15^th Chrysanthemum Exhibition, which would continue for a week. PU Dean University Instructions (DUI), Prof. Rumina Sethi, presided over the function.

As many as 4,000 potted plants are on display in the exhibition. Ten new varieties have been added this year namely June Peace, Kokka Bunmi, Journey Dark, Snow Ball, Liliput, Lalpari, Kalvin Orange, Cassagranda, Yellow Bangla, and Yellow Charm. The special varieties from Pune and Nauni will also be at display.

The visitors appreciated these arrangements and were seen getting their photographs clicked with these arrangements and fountains.

PU VC Prof. Renu Vig appreciated the exhibits displayed at the venue and the efforts made by the PU Horticulture Division and congratulated the staff of the Division for successful organization of the Exhibition.

Er. Amandeep Singla, Assistant Engineer (Hort.) apprised those present that like previous years, this 15^th edition of Chrysanthemum Exhibition has been organised by the Horticulture Division. Simultaneously, it gives a message of environment protection to the masses and an opportunity to display the best Chrysanthemum collection of Horticulture Division which have been nurtured with hard work all through the year.

The exhibition was attended by Prof. Yojna Rawat, Research & Development Cell; former Vice Chancellor Prof. R.C. Sobti, Prof. Krishan Kumar, Secretary to Vice Chancellor; Prof. Amit Chauhan, Dean Student Welfare; Prof. Naresh Kumar, Associate Dean Student Welfare; Er. Anil Thakur, Executive Engineer; Dr. Vineet Punia, Director Public Relations; Prof. Amarjit Singh Naura, President, PUTA; Wardens of hostels and Sh. Anurag Dalal, President, Panjab University Student Council. The event was well attended and appreciated by faculty members, non teaching employees, students and general public. They were deeply impressed with the exhibits displayed at the venue.