Archive · 9 Jan 2026
42nd Indian Rose Convention in Kolkata
The 42nd Indian Rose Convention and All India Rose Show was held in Kolkata from 3-5 January.
It was a big event where over 250 experts from all over India came to show and talk about roses.
They had nearly 2,500 cut roses and over 700 potted roses on display.
Important people like Narendra Dadlani and Sushil Prakash were there.
They talked about how good Bengal is at growing roses and how they want to make India better at it.
They also talked about a big event coming up in 2028.
It was a great place for people to learn and share ideas about roses.
The 42nd Indian Rose Convention and All India Rose Show was held in Kolkata from 3-5 January.
Over 250 delegates, including eminent rosarians, breeders, horticulturists, researchers, and floriculture experts, participated in the event.
Nearly 2,500 cut rose exhibits and over 700 potted rose exhibits were showcased, highlighting Bengal’s excellence in pot-grown roses.
Key personalities such as Narendra Dadlani, Sushil Prakash, and Sanyogita Dhanwatey attended and spoke at the convention.
The event featured technical sessions on innovation, sustainability, and future trends in floriculture, and outlined India’s roadmap for hosting the 21st World Rose Convention in Bhopal in 2028.
- Who
- Over 250 delegates, including rosarians, breeders, horticulturists, researchers, and floriculture experts from across India
- What
- 42nd Indian Rose Convention and All India Rose Show
- When
- 3-5 January
- Where
- Lions Safari Park, Kolkata
- Why
- To highlight Bengal’s leadership in rose cultivation, breeding, and exhibition standards, and to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration in India’s floriculture sector
- Event Name
- 42nd Indian Rose Convention and All India Rose Show
- Location
- Lions Safari Park, Kolkata
- Date
- 3-5 January
- Participants
- Over 250 delegates, including rosarians, breeders, horticulturists, researchers, and floriculture experts
- Rose Exhibits
- Nearly 2,500 cut rose exhibits and over 700 potted rose exhibits
- Key Personalities
- Narendra Dadlani, Sushil Prakash, Sanyogita Dhanwatey, Sanjay Mukherji, Girija Viraraghavan, Ashok Mehta
- Future Event
- 21st World Rose Convention in Bhopal in 2028