Kolkata has emerged as a national focal point for floriculture as the Bengal Rose Society hosted the 42nd Indian Rose Convention and All India Rose Show from 3-5 January at Lions Safari Park. Organised under the aegis of the Indian Rose Federation, the convention highlighted Bengal's historic and contemporary leadership in rose cultivation, breeding, and exhibition standards in India.
The three-day national convention witnessed participation from over 250 delegates, including eminent rosarians, breeders, horticulturists, researchers, and floriculture experts from across the country. The event was graced by noted personalities such as Narendra Dadlani, President, Bengal Rose Society, Sushil Prakash, President, World Federation of Rose Societies, Sanyogita Dhanwatey, President, Indian Rose Federation, and Sanjay Mukherji, Jt. IRC Convener, Girija Viraraghavan, a globally acclaimed rosarian, and Ashok Mehta, Chairman, Lions Safari Park, and is serving as a significant platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the promotion of best practices within India's growing floriculture sector.
A key attraction of the convention was the All India Rose Show, which showcased nearly 2,500 cut rose exhibits presented by growers from different regions of India. Bengal's distinctive excellence in pot-grown roses continues to draw particular attention, with more than 700 potted rose exhibits on display. Several entries featured over 100 blooms per pot, reflecting advanced cultivation methods, specialised growing media, and refined horticultural techniques that have become hallmarks of the region. The exhibits were evaluated by a panel of renowned rose experts from across the country.
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