Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 14 Aug: Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd), released a coffee table book, ‘Floral Healing: Nature’s Path to Well-Being’, prepared by the Horticulture Department and based on the memories of Vasantotsav-2026 at the Lok Bhavan here on Friday.
The three-day Vasantotsav held this year featured a flower exhibition, various competitions, a special postal cover, a painting competition for schoolchildren, yoga and martial arts demonstrations, and cultural programmes, giving the festival the character of a vibrant public celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that ‘Floral Healing’ conveys the message that nature is deeply connected with our health, balance and happiness. He congratulated and extended his best wishes to the Horticulture and Food Processing Department and everyone associated with the event for carrying forward the tradition of Vasantotsav and preserving its memories through the book.
He said the book is not merely a collection of beautiful photographs of flowers, but a living document of Uttarakhand’s natural beauty, biodiversity, the hard work of farmers, its culture and the potential of floriculture.
The Governor said that Uttarakhand’s diverse climatic conditions and rich biodiversity are highly favourable for floriculture and horticulture. He noted that flower cultivation can emerge as a new avenue of employment and entrepreneurship for the youth.
He further said that linking floriculture with tourism, homestays and local products can give fresh impetus to the rural economy and also contribute positively towards addressing migration from the hills.
Secretary Surendra Narayan Pandey, Director RK Singh, Additional Director Ratan Kumar, Joint Director Suresh Ram, and Horticulture Officer Deepak Purohit were present on the occasion.
