Confederation of HorticultureAssociation of India

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Offices — Delhi | Patna | Bengaluru

SINCE 2011

13 Years of Advancing
Indian Horticulture

From a single vision to a national confederation \u2014 this is CHAI's story, told in the milestones that matter.

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"Committed to the furtherance of horticulture and agriculture — through knowledge, collaboration, and purpose."
— Dr. H.P. Singh, Founder & Chairman, CHAI

Our Core
Initiatives

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.

Scientific Research

Publishing the IJIHL journal and Shodh Chintan series to advance peer-reviewed horticultural knowledge across India and beyond.

Scientific Research

Policy Advocacy

Advising national ministries and state governments on sustainable horticultural supply chains.

Policy Advocacy

Farmer Empowerment

Strengthening rural livelihoods by connecting farming communities with expert knowledge, modern techniques, and market opportunities.

Farmer Empowerment

Technology Transfer

Bridging laboratory discoveries with on-ground agricultural practices for enhanced productivity.

Technology Transfer

Nutritional Security

Promoting diverse, nutrient-dense crops to ensure health and well-being for all.

Nutritional Security

Global Outreach

Connecting CHAI members with international symposia, fellowships, and cross-border collaborations to elevate India's horticulture globally.

Global Outreach

Our Core Strategic Pillars

The foundational columns driving our mission across Indian horticulture and agriculture, enabling smarter decisions, resilient farming systems, and lower environmental impact to protect farmer livelihoods.

Research

Research & Scholarly Publishing

Facilitating high-impact peer-reviewed research through the International Journal of Innovative Horticulture (IJIHL), Shodh Chintan, and annual scientific digests.

Policy

National Policy Advocacy

Serving as a platform for national dialogue on horticulture policy — connecting scientists, farmers, and institutions through conferences, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that inform policy thinking.

Capacity Building

Capacity Building & Awards

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

Our Publications

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Shodh Chintan 2023

CHAI

This publication focuses on innovative horticulture and value-chain management.

CHAI Annual Report 2022-23

CHAI

This report highlights CHAI’s activities during 2022–23.

CHAI Awards 2023

CHAI

This publication documents the CHAI Awards and Fellowships for 2023.

Shodh Chintan 2022

CHAI

Based on the theme of climate-resilient and sustainable development of horticulture.

Shodh Chintan 2021

CHAI

Focuses on innovative approaches for enhancing water productivity.

Shodh Chintan 2019

CHAI

Explores innovative horticulture and value-chain management.