16th Panjab University Chrysanthemum Exhibition begins 

Chandigarh, December 23, 2025: The 16th Panjab University (PU) Chrysanthemum Exhibition started at Prof. R.C. Paul Rose Garden, Sector 14 PU Campus here today.
PU Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof. Renu Vig inaugurated the five day long exhibition, being organised by Horticulture Division of PU. Prof. Yojna Rawat, Dean of University Instruction presided over the Exhibition. Prof. Y.P. Verma, Registrar was the Guest of Honour.
The exhibition has displayed different varieties of Chrysanthemum and about 4200 potted plants. New varieties displayed this year includes Yellow Charm, Kundan, Maghi Orange, Yellow Reflex etc. which have been procured from places like Calcutta and Solan. The visitors appreciated these arrangements and were seen getting their photographs clicked with these arrangements and fountains.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig, appreciated the efforts of the Horticulture Division, Panjab University and congratulated the staff of the Division for successful organization of the Exhibition.
Prof. Meenakshi Goyal, Director, Research & Development Cell; Prof. Ravi Inder Singh, DCDC; Prof. Latika Sharma, Dean Alumni Relations; Prof. Amit Chauhan, Dean Student Welfare; Prof. Namita Gupta DSW (W); Prof. Naresh Kumar, Associate  Dean Student Welfare; Prof. Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examination; Er. Anil Thakur, Executive Engineer (Maintenance); Er.Vinay Lalia, Executive Engineer (Construction);  Dr. Vineet Punia, Director Public Relations; Prof. Amarjit Singh Naura, President, PUTA; Sh. Honey Thakur, President PUSA (NT); Wardens of hostels, were also present at the event. The event was well attended and appreciated by faculty members, non teaching employees, students and general public. Renowned Alumni of Panjab University also graced the occasion. They were deeply impressed with the exhibits displayed at the venue.
Er. Amandeep Singla, Assistant Engineer (Hort.) apprised those present that like previous years, this 16th edition of Chrysanthemum Exhibition has been organised by the Horticulture Division to mark the advent of spring season. Simultaneously, it gives a message of environment protection to the masses and an opportunity to display the best Chrysanthemum collection of Horticulture Division which have been nurtured with hard work all through the year, in an in-house facility, without incurring any additional expenditure on the rearing of these flowers.