Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- The Floriculture Department Kashmir has made functional its Training Institute at Rajbagh, marking a major milestone in advancing floriculture education, skill development, and employment/livelihood opportunities in the floriculture sector.

The institute commenced operations today, 09-08-2025, with an inaugural batch of 100 trainees, comprising both growers and field functionaries.

The initiative aims at upgrading gardening skills, introducing recent advances in landscaping, and promoting commercial floriculture, seeking to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern, technology-driven approaches.

Over the past year, efforts were underway to upgrade the infrastructure and learning modules. The institute ...