The Dr Bababsaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) in Aurangabad has done what seemed nearly impossible till a few years ago. Using modern technology, it has not only successfully cultivated roses in an environment considered hostile to the flower but is also generating revenue from the endevour.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/rosy-affair
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/indian-express-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/floriculture
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/aurangabad-d
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maharashtra