The Agri Horticultural Society of India, the oldest institution of its kind in India, was founded in 1820 by Rev. Dr. William Carey for the promotion and development of agrculture and horticulture in the country. It has fulfilled creditably its set out objectives and the same has been duly acknowledged and documented.

The Society does not live only on its past achievements. It has set its sights for the new millennium. In the present context of horticultural development and hi-tech agri-business strategy of the country, the society has geared up its activities to take up the challenges as the important center for development of horticulture through plant and nature conservation, bringing nature to people, research and development, education, training and information technology.

Bio diversity of plants and Ecological factors are constantly being nurtured in this age of scarcity and pollution. Consultancy, training, awareness programs, seminars and symposiums and technical services are the prime activities of the garden in addition to generating more plantation and preserving the extinct and endangered species that have been planted by the predecessors in the past.

Membership of the Society is open to persons of either sex and irrespective of nationality, proposed and seconded by two members of the society and also persons of their official capacities, scientific societies, institutions, clubs etc in corporate capacity. For more details, please mail to the Secretary of the Society your request.