The exhibition, being held at the Government Rose Garden, was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of a lamp. Organised jointly by the Department of Horticulture and Food Processing and the Madhya Pradesh Rose Society, the event will remain open to the public for three days and aims to promote modern floriculture practices, protected farming and value addition.
Releasing the exhibition brochure, the Chief Minister said nearly 40,000 farmers in the state are engaged in flower cultivation across about 45,000 hectares. At present, flowers grown in Madhya Pradesh are supplied to markets in Gujarat, Maharashtra and other states. “The government’s next target is to ensure that roses and other flowers from Madhya Pradesh reach international markets,” he said, adding that efforts are underway to strengthen infrastructure, logistics and farmer capacity.
The exhibition showcases a wide range of rare and attractive flower varieties and provides a platform for farmers to interact directly with experts on advanced horticulture techniques. Cabinet ministers Narayan Singh Kushwaha and Edal Singh Kansana were also present at the programme.
During the event, several floriculture growers from different districts were honoured with financial assistance under the Horticulture Development Mission. Shubham Chauhan from Guna received ₹8.84 lakh, Roop Kunwar Kushwaha from Berasia was given ₹14.20 lakh for her contribution to protected cultivation, and Sadhna Ravish Pathak from Indore received ₹12 lakh. Additional assistance was provided to Vijay Singh, Ankit Parihar of Khargone and others, while select farmers were honoured with trophies for their achievements.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Yadav also took a political swipe at the Congress, contrasting its record with that of the BJP-led governments in the state. He said that during 55 years of Congress rule, wheat prices saw limited increases, while over the past two decades, the minimum support price had risen substantially. He credited former chief ministers Uma Bharti, Babulal Gaur and Shivraj Singh Chouhan for strengthening farmer-focused policies.
The Chief Minister said wheat prices had touched ₹2,600 per quintal last year and were expected to rise further in the coming years. He maintained that the government remains committed to boosting farmer incomes through diversified agriculture, with floriculture emerging as a key growth sector.
The exhibition is expected to draw farmers, researchers and visitors from across the state, highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s push to expand its horticulture footprint domestically and abroad.
