In1993-94, around 5.50 lakh bulbs of gladiolus were procured
from Sikkim/Kalimpong and supplied to the farmers in Punjab on no-profit-no-loss
basis. During 1994-95, 8.50 lakh gladiolus bulbs of the latest varieties were imported
from Holland and supplied to farmers. Punjab Agro provided a fillip to the floriculture
activity in the state by supplying around 30 lakh gladiolus bulbs to the farmers.
To propagate new gladiolus varieties/fruits for trials and also to give proper training
and demonstration to the prospective
farmers, a floriculture centre is being set
up at village Majra with financial assistance from the Union Government.
Punjab Agro Industries Corporation (PAIC) has set up a floriculture project in joint
sector near Lalru under the name of M/s Punjab Blossoms Limited, with a capital
outlay of Rs. 303 lakh. Another floriculture project has come up in public sector,
named Toubro Industries Limited near Dappar in District Patiala.
Punjab offers tremendous prospects for floriculture and entrepreneurs desirous of
taking up this activity
may get in touch with
2 Sec 28 A, Chandigarh
Phone:91-172-657037