Head of department Dr Ramesh Kumar said that the competition will be open to individuals, private institutions, amateurs, government and semi-government institutions and nurseries.

There will be ten categories and 144 sections at the flower show comprising fresh/dry flower arrangements, cut flowers, flower ornaments, flowers grown in pots, succulents, foliage, cacti, ferns and bonsai plants.

He added that the programme is being organised in collaboration with the Estate Organisation of PAU. The entries for competition will be received by 10 am on February 25, without any entry fee, he said. Entry forms (given in the brochure) will also be available at the registration counter of the flower show.