event report
Beach Festival 2013
A show to inspire new generation to take up floriculture
Minister Thota Narasimham opening stall in kakinda
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ndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy and Union Tourism Minister Dr. Chiranjeevi inaugurated the Beach Festival, in Kakinada, on January 11th. On 12th January, Pall Venkanna and Sons welcomed the Minister for Human Resource Development Engr. Pallam Raju Garu, and the Regn., and Stamps Minister, Thota Narasimham who visited their stall and praised their endeavour. Different flower plants were swaying by the forceful breeze, and in that, there was the kaleidoscopic splendour of an array of colours mingling majestically. By the side of the flower beds, there were different varieties like maruvam, poinsettia, vinca roses,dianthus,cocksco mb,chrysanthemum,euphorbia,kalanch oe,salvia etc., pouring out the pleasant perfumes and in all their verdure looking like a green border to a colorful saree of flowery weave. The dawn-to-dusk activities of
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the nurserymen for three days were remarkable. The flower show was a tremendous attraction to the visitors. Thousands of nature lovers watched the show and were enthralled by its splendour and the nurserymen’s dexterity. The ministers and the public who visited the Palla Venkanna flower show appreciated Palla Venkanna Garu and his sons for their research and hard work that earned laurels to Godavari districts and to Andhra Pradesh too. “The great application is the place where a researcher finds utility, understanding of the nature’s movements in all seasons of flowering time. Their discipline, devotion and determination would certainly bring improvement in floriculture. The soil to be prepared and its composition, nutrient level and bed making are important for better results. Such shows would certainly inspire the younger generation to develop their career in the floriculture segment,” the Minister said.
appreciation from Minister Thota Narasimham
central cabinert Minister M.Pallam Raju (ministry of human resources)
Beach festival Working still