Pune, India – The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) marked its 74th anniversary with the inauguration of the 42nd Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetables Exhibition, coupled with the Garden and Tree Conservation competition. The event took place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Sambhaji Raje Park, Jungli Maharaj Road, Shivajinagar, Pune.
Vikram Kumar, Commissioner of the Pune Municipal Corporation, inaugurated the exhibition. The opening ceremony also featured the presence of Ashok Ghorpade, Chief Park Superintendent and Member of the society, Santosh Kumar Kamble, Executive Engineer of the Parks Department, Sandeep Kale, Shilpa Bhosle, along with other officials and employees of the Park Department.
The exhibition, which is free of cost, will host stalls selling flowers, fruits, seeds, gardening materials, and fertilizers from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Visitors can explore various aspects of gardening, including Bonsai, wood sculpture, feature gardens, paper crafts, and different types of floral arrangements. The exhibition also aims to promote environmental consciousness by encouraging the planting of Vasundhara trees, advocating for tree conservation, and promoting the maximum use of bicycles.
Notable attractions at the exhibition include various types of Dahlia, Orchid, Gerbera rose, Carnation, as well as seasonal and perennial flowers. The event will conclude with a prize distribution ceremony for the winners of the various competitions on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Initiated by the Pune Municipal Corporation, this exhibition serves as a platform to raise awareness about the significance of trees and plants in human life, expecting a diverse range of visitors to participate in and appreciate the event.
