Ukhrul has the potential of opening floriculture industry, says SDO
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 17 2017:
SDO (LM & Chingai) block, Ukhrul Pawan Kumar Yadav expressed that Ukhrul district has a prospect and potential to develop a floriculture industry if the flower growers of Ukhrul district bring their collective effort and create a local body and form cooperative society or Self Help Group (SHG) to enhance the flower business at length .
Speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of the five days training programme for Ukhrul florists, P Yadav said that varieties of flowers grow well in the district because of its favourable soil and climatic conditions .
Dwelling on the topic "A venture for employment generation", he stated that the district has a long way to go and will definitely flourish to a great extend and added that substantial income can be generated for the flower growers of the district .
D-SBM, Ukhrul PR Ringshan who attended the event as guest of honour deliberated on the prospect of floriculture industries in the contemporary society .
According to reports, varieties of flowers and plants like Begonia, Rose, Petunia, Impatient, Esther, Astromeria, Geranium, Chrysanthemum, Orchid, Ferns, Denterlin, Pansy, Cloxina etc grow well in the district .
Resource persons Dr Loken, Roshan, L Basil and Yirmeila dwelt on the basic techniques for propagating flowers, packaging, post harvest management etc .
Coordinator KVK, Ukhrul Dr Y Ramakhrishna, Artax, Ningshim seated on the dais .
Over 50 florists attended the five days training programme jointly organized KVK, Ukhrul and Ukhrul Flower Society (UFS) at Dr Earl E Brock training Centre TBCA mission compound Alungtang, Ukhrul.