Arghakhanchi, November 10
Marigold flowers and garlands produced by students studying child science at Janata Krishna Secondary School in Sandhikharka Municipality, Arghakhanchi, have found a promising market.
The flowers, grown through the students’ hard work and dedication, are now being sold in Butwal, Kathmandu, Bhairahawa and Pokhara.
Teacher Prakash Bhusal said demand for the flowers and garlands produced at the school had been increasing in various cities. According to him, around four quintals of flowers have been sold so far.
This year, Tihar falls relatively late, but the flowers bloomed several weeks earlier. Bhusal said the school faced difficulties in managing the market on time because it did not have access to a cold storage facility to preserve the flowers.
As the flowers cultivated for Tihar bloomed ahead of schedule, the school had to send them to other cities for sale, even at lower prices, he said.
The school has been cultivating flowers to help students develop practical skills alongside their studies, appreciate the dignity of labour and engage in productive activities.
The growing market for flowers produced through students’ efforts has also sent a positive message about promoting local products.
Bhusal urged traders and business owners in Sandhikharka to sell and use fresh marigold garlands produced by the school instead of ready-made plastic garlands during Tihar.
“Let us encourage the flowers and garlands produced through the hard work of child science students. Let us support local products and respect the skills and labour of students,” he said.
