150 varieties 12th Chrysanthemum Exhibition at PU

Chandigarh, December 9, 2019: Prof.R.C.Paul Rose Garden, Panjab University, Chandigarh is adorned with about 150 varieties of Chrysanthemum for the 12th Chrysanthemum Exhibition being organized by Horticulture Division, PU from 10-15, December, 2019. Prof.Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, PU will inaugurate the exhibition on 10.12.2019 at 2:00 p.m. Prof.Shankarji Jha, Dean of University Instruction will preside over the function and Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar will be the Guest of Honour. Er.Anil Thakur, Divisional Engineer (Hort.) said that the Horticulture Division is trying its best to make the exhibition more attractive than the previous years and has been preparing for the same with his team for many months. He informed that 7 new varieties namely Sonali, Sapna, Mushtak, Parveen, Mahatma, Dorris, Freshman, Alfred are displayed this year which have been procured from places like Calcutta and Solan. About 4200 pots of Chrysanthemum will enhance the beauty of the garden. The plants have been grown by the Horticulture Division itself in its nursery to get the best results. The Horticulture Division has also invited the Employees, Residents, Departments, Hostels etc. to showcase their Chrysanthemums in this Exhibition. Such exhibitions have been organized regularly by the Horticulture Division in the past and have been huge crowd puller. These exhibitions are an opportunity to display the best products of Horticulture Division and also give a message for clean & green environment, keeping up with the motto of ‘Swachh Bharat’ being promoted by the Panjab University, Chandigarh. ISSUES RELATED TO PU SOUTH CAMPUS DISCUSSED Chandigarh, December 9, 2019: Prof.Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh met the members of the South Campus Upliftment Committee and various Chairpersons of the Departments of South Campus, here today. He urged all to work in coordination for the enhancement of the South Campus. Various were suggestions were invited and it was informed that the Incubator shall be soon installed in the South Campus which shall help in carrying out the various projects which are underway. The concerned Chairpersons were asked to manage the car parking in front of all the respective departments. The Upliftment Committee in coordination with the XEN Office will take necessary steps for speedy installation of CCTV Cameras in all the Departments of the South Campus keeping in mind the safety of the students.