Confederation of Horticulture Association of India.
16+
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India's Foremost Horticultural Think-Tank & Consultative Body
The Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India (CHAI) is a national professional body dedicated to the advancement of horticultural sciences, farmer welfare, and nutritional security across India and developing nations.
Scientific Excellence & Publication
Publishing the International Journal of Innovative Horticulture (IJIHL) and scholarly series.
Policy Advocacy & Amritkaal Vision
Advising national ministries and state governments on sustainable horticultural supply chains.
Farmer Empowerment & Tech Transfer
Bridging laboratory discoveries with on-ground agricultural practices for enhanced productivity.
2047
Amritkaal Roadmap
Shaping the centenary vision for sustainable farming.
16+ National Awards
Honoring scientific breakthroughs annually.
Our Core Strategic Pillars
The foundational columns driving our mission across Indian horticulture and agriculture.
Research & Scholarly Publishing
Facilitating high-impact peer-reviewed research through the International Journal of Innovative Horticulture (IJIHL), Shodh Chintan, and annual scientific digests.
Explore PublicationsNational Policy Advocacy
Providing evidence-based policy inputs to central and state agricultural ministries on climate resilience, export logistics, and post-harvest infrastructure.
View Vision 2047Capacity Building & Awards
Recognizing scientific distinction through 16 national awards, fellow elections, young scientist grants, and technical symposia across India.
View Awards PortfolioLatest Highlights & Publications
International Journal of Innovative Horticulture — Vol 13 Released
Featuring peer-reviewed studies on precision agriculture, high-density orchard management, and genomic interventions in fruit crops.
National Dialogue: Amritkaal Vision 2047 for Horticulture
Chairman Dr. H.P. Singh leads high-level policy discussions on integrating AI, IoT, and solar-cooled cold chains across Indian districts.
CHAI Announces 2024 National Fellowship & Award Nominations
Applications are now open for the Dr. R.S. Paroda Award, Dr. B.H. Jain Award, and Lifetime Achievement Honours for agricultural researchers.
Upcoming Conferences & Symposia
Join scholarly gatherings, technical workshops, and national dialogues.
International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Horticulture
ICAR-IARI Campus, New Delhi
Three-day global conference focusing on drought-tolerant germplasm, water-use efficiency, and protected cultivation.
CHAI Executive Committee & Annual General Meeting
CHAI Secretariat, New Delhi / Hybrid
Annual strategic session for Fellow members and office bearers to review journal publications and 2025 roadmaps.
National Workshop on Precision Viticulture & Orchard Automation
Bengaluru Regional Centre, Karnataka
Hands-on training session on drone surveillance, automated fertigation, and canopy management for commercial orchards.
Elevate Your Career as a CHAI Fellow
Membership opens doors to national recognition, journal publications, policy consultation panels, international symposia discounts, and voting rights in the confederation.
Free IJIHL Access
Receive biannual journals & Shodh Chintan.
Award Eligibility
Nominate for 16 national scientific honours.
Professional Prefix
Use 'Fellow of CHAI' (FCHAI) credential.
Collaborating National & International Agricultural Institutions