HOUSE PLANT SHOW- MAKES HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
We are pleased to inform you
that The Agri-Horticultural Society of India (AHSI) at1 Alipore Road, Kolkata–700 027 founded in 1820, which pioneered Agricultural and Horticultural Shows
in the country, is organizing House Plant Show-2013 from 7th to 10th
November, 2013 in collaboration with the Department of Food Processing
Industries and Horticulture, Govt. of West Bengal, National Horticulture Board
(NHB), Govt. of India, National Horticulture Mission (NHM), Govt. of India and
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). This is a
promotional event aimed at mainly popularizing growing of House Plants as the
open space in cities has been dwindling.
The Show will be inaugurated today at 3.00 p.m. by Mr. Subrata Saha, Hon’ble MIC-
Deptt. of Food Processing & Industries, Govt. of West Bengal and other
dignitaries. The role of House Plants has become greater in the
present age as people spend more time and money in beautifying hotels, shops,
malls etc. Due to lack of space, house plants have become more popular. The
Show will remain open to public as per the following timings:
The
timings are:
07th
November-3 pm-7pm
08th -
10th November-7am -7pm
It is
a promotional event and as such, no entry fee is charged.
People are
realizing the psychological and social value of green plants which not only
soothes the stressed human beings. Today, a number of urban and semi-urban cities
are paying the price for having neglected the environment in their quest for
development. The use of House plants in interior spaces is now seen as a
contributor to the financial success of malls, hotels and banks.
For
several decades, men have been trying to impose his will and mastery over
nature and trying to wipe out forests, creating concrete giants and filling up
water bodies to suit its needs. As a consequence, nature has retaliated
furiously, showing that man is powerless to play with nature. With the
increasing population in the cities like Kolkata, houses with garden spaces are
a luxury which a few can afford. To add beauty to a house as well as to get
immense pleasure and fun from nature, House Plants play a significant role.
Growing
plants help not only in improving décor of the room but also in controlling
temperature, minimizing sound pollution etc.
There are all house plants such as Palm, Bonsai,
Medicinal plants, Ornamental Foliage plants etc. There are more number of pots
exhibited this year compared to earlier years.
With a view to encourage School children, some
schools have been introduced in House Plant Show-2013.
Nurseries are provided stalls free of any charge to
display and sell the same to the visitors at reasonable prices. Visitors get a
chance to buy attractive house plants as stated in the forgoing paragraph.
The
Centre of attraction is practical demonstration with live examples as to how a
room can be decorated with house plants.
Other
attractions are :
On 8th
November, 10.30 a.m. Debate for school children, Motion: “Disasters like
Uttarakhand are Man Made”.
On
9th November, 10.30 a.m. Seminar / Workshop for growers / nurserymen
and business men, Topic: “Status and Prospects of Organic Farming in India”
On 11th November, 4.00 p.m. Prize Distribution Ceremony.
HISTORY:
The Agri Horticultural Society Of India (AHSI) was founded
in 1820 by Rev. Dr. William Carey, with the objective of developing and
promoting agriculture &horticulture in India .Their first exhibition was
held as early as 1828 and the Society meanwhile catered to the needs of
the agri-horticultural functions of the country and acted as the de
facto Agricultural Ministry of the Central Govt.till1990.In 1837,
the first ever agricultural journal in the country was published.
The AHSI has a unique history of achievements-it has played a pioneering
role in the introduction of a wide array of cereals. cash crops ,cinchona,
fruits, vegetables, flowering plants and trees and ornamental plants etc. In
the past, various Governor General and Viceroys had been the chief patrons of
the Society. AHSI was established by Sir William Carey, a great
visionary.
It is a traditional and informal garden. Although it is 194 years
old garden, it is impeccably clean even today. It is populated by varieties of
rare plants. The AHSI even today is contributing in promotion and development
of horticulture in the country.
ACTIVITIES:
The Agri –Horticultural Society of India, apart from
holding regular Flower Shows of various kinds, also holds different
competitions like summer and winter Garden Competition, House Plants Show,
Mango Mahotsav, etc. It also propagates the rare plants, shrubs, trees and
offers advisory services to plant lovers of the city, to build the bridge
between nature lovers and nature.
This apart, the AHSI is known for its development and preservation
of Medicinal and Herbal plants. It also works with a laboratory for Research
and Development now engaged in Tissue Culture. In fact, the AHSI works on “Ipecac”-
a special kind of plant with multipurpose uses, including treatment of
dysentery.
In education activities including holding international seminars, conducting
a 1 year diploma course, short courses on Mushroom Culture, Bonsai Culture,
Home Gardening etc. This Society holds one year “certificate in Horticulture” course
at the society’s Carey Institute for Boys, affiliated to Calcutta University.
Besides this , it also holds Seminars Debates on subjects of topical interests
on Plants.
The AHSI is actively engaged in designing, developing and implementing
various landscape projects including their maintenance in and around Kolkata.
Besides these, AHSI also offers
consultancy and advisory services.
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