Annual Flower Show organized by PPA

By Pravakara Sahoo

Paradeep, Feb. 7: Beautiful blooms of various colours adorned Officers’ club at the 37th Annual Flower Show, which was organized by R & B Division of Paradip Port Authority this morning. Being held after a gap of two years, it was inaugurated by Shri P.L.Haranadh, Chairman, PPA. He said that the basic objective of the flower show is to promote greenery and beautification in and around Port township. Shri A.K.Bose, Dy.Chairman and other HoDs were also present on the occasion. 

Around 126 participants exhibited spectacular collections of flowers, vegetables and plants in 40 different categories such as flowers, classified ornamental plants in cut and pot arrangements, bonsai, vegetables and foliage. The public and denizens thronged the place to visit various exhibition stalls. The myriad hues and scent of flowers at this flower show was mesmerizing. In a glittering function held in the evening at Officers’ Club, Chairman, PPA, Deputy Chairman, PPA and other HODs awarded prizes to the winners in different categories.