KATHMANDU: The fourth Tihar Flora Expo kicked off in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, on Tuesday under the initiative of the Nursery Entrepreneurs Association, Nepal.
Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Environment Gita Chaudhary inaugurated the event, which is being held under the slogan of celebrating Tihar through a flower festival.
During the inauguration, Minister Chaudhary highlighted the nursery sector’s role in increasing production, conserving the environment, promoting greenery and mitigating the impacts of climate change. She noted that the sector provides quality plants while creating employment and income-generating opportunities for youth and women.
The minister stated that quality regulation is currently being conducted through the Seed Quality Control Centre and the National Plant Quarantine Centre. She further added that the government is preparing to introduce the concept of a land bank through legislation to address issues related to land acquisition.
According to the organizers, the expo features a total of 73 stalls, including 63 commercial stalls, 6 official stalls and 4 competitive stalls. The event offers a wide range of items under one roof, including flowers used for Tihar, various plants, fruits, herbs, agro-forestry materials, agricultural technology, tools and fertilizers.
