Sikkim bags best pavilion prize at International Flora Expo

The Sikkim Stall stood out as one of the most attractive amongst various stalls put up by state governments, private companies and Government of India organizations, the sources said.

The splendid display of Cymbidium orchids in bloom, beautifully arranged cut flowers complimented by green fillers and ornamental kale mesmerized each and every visitor to the stall, they claimed.

The show which was held from January 11-13 was inaugurated by the Transport Minister for Delhi.

The other dignitaries visiting the event included Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Tariq Anwar, Member of Planning Commission and various senior level officers from Ministry of Agriculture and State departments.

Besides display of large varieties of flowers and potted plants, various kinds of stalls advertising interrelated products and services like greenhouse manufacturing, tools and equipments, automated irrigation systems, seeds and fertilizers, landscaping materials, disease and pest control systems, books and journals also featured in the exhibition.

In total there were more than 100 participants.