GDC Ganderbal organises ‘Flower Show’ to mark Independence Day celebrations

Ganderbal, Aug 12: The Department of Botany, Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal, on Tuesday hosted a vibrant Flower Show to mark the 79th Independence Day, turning the college’s Botanical Garden along the banks of the Sindh into a riot of colours and creativity.

Titled “Fusion of Nature’s Colours and Nation’s Pride”, the event featured an array of flower stalls showcasing world-famous Japanese Oshibana and Ikebana arts, cut flowers, dried flower arrangements, floral accessories, herbarium displays, floral resin art, and floaters. A special draw for visitors was the Bonsai collection, including a 35-year-old ornamental pomegranate and a 20-year-old pagoda tree.

College Principal Prof. Fouzia Fatima lauded the Department of Botany for organising the student-centric event, encouraging students to explore opportunities in plant sciences and contribute towards Viksit Bharat@2047.

Head of the Department, Prof. Irfana Amin Qureshi, said the department is committed to equipping students with skills for entrepreneurship in plant-based industries. Senior faculty member Dr Shabana Aslam added that the event aimed to broaden students’ perspectives about Botany beyond government jobs.

The event management was supervised by Prof. Tabasum Habib, while Dr. Sheikh Afreen Rehman, HoD Agricultural Technology, highlighted the subject’s relevance to agricultural sciences.

Students showcased their creative side with tricolour bouquets, flags, and badges made from fresh flowers, along with charts on Independence Day expressing their patriotic sentiments.