Pune: Empress Botanical Garden Flower Exhibition 2026 Inaugurated by Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar
Camp, 23rd January 2026: The grand flower exhibition organized this year at Pune’s historical landmark, Empress Botanical Garden, is truly commendable. Having a green area in the central part of Pune is a significant achievement from the perspective of greenery and environmental conservation. Environmental protection is not only the responsibility of the government but of every component of society and the police department will fulfill this responsibility with complete dedication. There is a need for a green army today, therefore, the “Khaki Force will now act as a Green Force,” and 44 police stations in the city will be developed as green police stations. Every police officer will cooperate in this endeavor, said Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar.
The Empress Garden Flower Exhibition 2026 was inaugurated today by Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar. The program began with a tribute to senior environmental expert, Padma Bhushan Dr. Madhav Gadgil. On this occasion, he said that protecting the environment is not the responsibility of any single institution, but every section of society must contribute to it and the Pune Police will fulfill its responsibility in this direction with utmost seriousness. Anupama Barbe, Joint Secretary, Suman Kirloskar (President, Exhibition Committee) and Suresh Pingle (Vice President, Exhibition Committee) along with police officers and staff, were present on this moment.
Empress Botancial Garden has always become a center of attraction for people due to its unique and artistic presentations. This year the main attractions of the exhibition include Japanese-style (Ikebana) flower arrangements and various types of bonsai trees, which are introducing visitors to the subtle beauty of nature. Famous nursery owners from Pune, as well as Kolhapur, Sangli, Nashik including other states, have participated in this exhibition. The rare and attractive plants presented by them have attracted special attention from gardening enthusiasts. In addition, special competitions have been organized for gardening enthusiasts, including a rose flower arrangement competition, a fruit and vegetable competition, and a competition for attractive potted plants.
A large number of citizens participated in these events. The organizers stated that the exhibition starting from January 23rd to 27th are allowing a large number of people to benefit from it.
