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PAU-PABI startup 'RTS Flowers' honoured with Swaraj Award
Babushahi Bureau
Ludhiana, September 17, 2024: In a remarkable recognition of innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector, Sardar Gurvinder Singh Sohi, founder of RTS Flowers, was awarded the “Swaraj Award” at the Outlook Agritech Summit and Swaraj Awards 2024, held at NASC, New Delhi.
The award acknowledged Sardar Sohi’s outstanding contributions to flower farming, with a particular focus on sustainable practices, innovation, and dedication to promoting the floriculture industry in India.
Dr MS Bhullar, Director of Extension Education, while admiring Sardar Sohi’s achievements, said, “RTS Flowers has set a benchmark for future agripreneurs, looking to combine sustainability with commercial success."
Dr TS Riar, Principal Investigator of PABI, lauded Sardar Sohi's focus on sustainability and said that his award at the Swaraj Agritech Summit inspired all aspiring entrepreneurs in the agri-tech domain."
Congratulating Sardar Sohi for his innovation in agriculture, Dr Poonam Sachdev, Co-Principal Investigator of PABI, said that RTS Flowers has proven that even the most traditional agricultural sectors could benefit from modern technology and practices.