12th Panjab University Rose Festival inaugurated 

Chandigarh, February 24, 2023: Prof. Harsh Nayyar, Director Research & Development Cell, Prof. Krishan Kumar, Secretary to Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jatinder Grover, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Y.P. Verma, Registrar, Prof. Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examinations were the Guests of Honour.

 
Prof. Rajat Sandhir, Dr. Navdeep Goyal, Prof. Yojna Rawat, Prof. Sukhbir Kaur, Dr. Parveen Goyal and other Senators. Dr. Suman Sumi, PUTA and other PUTA members; Sh. Honey Thakur, President PUSA (NT) and other PUSA (NT) members, Mrs. Namita Gupta, Director, Public Relations, graced the occasion along with Wardens of Hostels and representatives of various Unions of Panjab University. The faculty, non-teaching employees, students and general public were present in large number.
 

The Chief Guest, along with other dignitaries, visited the Prof. R.C. Paul Rose Garden and various exhibitions put up by Natural Biodiversity, Enactus, Deptt. of Geology, Ankur School, Govt. Home Science College, Deptt. of Environment Science etc.. Prof. Vig, being a scientist herself, showed keen interest in exhibitions on various themes like environment, geology, waste management etc.. She admired the ambience of the garden and said that the Horticulture Division has put up a wonderful show. The other dignitaries also appreciated the efforts of Horticulture Division for maintaining the garden and organizing such a mega event. 

Er. Anil Thakur, Divisional Engineer (Hort.) and Organiser of the festival thanked the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, other P.U. Authorities and all stake holders of the festival and said that without their constant support and guidance, we cannot organise such a mega event. He apprised the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor that the Panjab University Rose Festival is one of its kind event in Panjab University where all teaching, non-teaching employees and their wards and students, participate with full enthusiasm. He further introduced the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor to an added event this year, exhibition on Horticulture aspects of Panjab University. The Horticulture Division is always committed towards excellence in whatever it organizes and will strive to achieve better in future.

Flower Competition was also held today. About 400 participants put up their displays in the competition in 92 categories.

The visitors were seen enjoying the performances of Folk Artists, Nachhar, Kachhi Godi, Stick Walkers etc., arranged by North Zone Cultural Centre.
 

In the evening, Hasya Kavi Sammelan was held at Old Convocation Ground, on 24.02.2023 at 6:00 pm. A new event introduced this year, Open Mic, wherein singers, comedians and other artists can showcase their talent was also held in the evening.

On the second day of the festival, competitions of Rangoli and Painting will be organized. During the evening Parwaz Rock Band Performance & Laughter Show by Sh. Jagdeep Singh Bheema will be held at Old Convocation Ground followed by Mr. & Ms. Rose Competition. On third day, competitions of Rose Prince & Rose Princess and Fancy Dress will be organized. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Panjab University will crown the winners of Rose Prince & Rose Princess Competition. During the evening, Performance by Punjabi Singer Lovejeet & Punjabi Singer Jassi Khan will be held at Old Convocation Ground.