Confederation of Horticulture Association of India.

16+

Awards &
Fellowships

13+

Years of
Excellence

100+

Global
Experts

3+

National
Secretariat Offices

Who We Are

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.

Horticulture Research

2047

Amritkaal Roadmap

Shaping the centenary vision for sustainable farming.

16+ National Awards

Honoring scientific breakthroughs annually.

Greenhouse technology

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.

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National Policy Advocacy

Providing evidence-based policy inputs to central and state agricultural ministries on climate resilience, export logistics, and post-harvest infrastructure.

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Capacity Building & Awards

Recognizing scientific distinction through 16 national awards, fellow elections, young scientist grants, and technical symposia across India.

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Upcoming Conferences & Symposia

Join scholarly gatherings, technical workshops, and national dialogues.

NOV18-202024
International Conference

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.

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DEC052024
Institutional Meeting

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.

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FEB12-142025
Technical Workshop

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.

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Join India's Premier Network

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

ICAR — Indian Council of Agricultural Research
ICAR-IARI New Delhi
NAFED India
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.
NHB — National Horticulture Board