Why SKCHS ?

Passion for Plants: Many students have a deep fascination for plants to further their growth, care, and diverse development. SKCHS allows them to explore the passion in a structured educational setting.
Career Opportunities: Horticulture offers a wide range of career options, like crop production, marketing aspects, landscape design, urban farming, nursery management, R&D, various industrial roles in both government and private sectors, and many more.
Environmental Conservation: A trip around the 121.96-acre farm at SKCHS enthuses the students to promote sustainable practices, conserve biodiversity, and contribute to ecological restoration.
Practical Skills: The horticulture course at SKCHS has a strong practical component on propagation, cultivation, and care for horticultural plants. Hands-on skills in the field and 13 laboratories are valuable for those who want to work directly in organizations or start their own businesses.
Scientific Understanding: Well-qualified Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors at SKCHS, drawn from National Institutions, impart quality education in Horticultural Sciences and instill scientific temper.
Aesthetic and Creative Expression: Artistic flair to create visually stunning landscapes and design gardens not only boosts image and satisfaction but also supports export promotion of such products to garner foreign exchange.
Health and Well-being: The therapeutic benefits of gardening align with students’ personal and professional interests in nature and wellness.
Food Production and Security: A growing number of young horticulturists are needed at local and national levels for sustainable food systems, good agricultural practices, urban farming, and diverse food-growing techniques.
Innovation and Technology: Modern horticulture requires young minds to adopt cutting-edge technologies such as hydroponics, vertical farming, and precision agriculture.
Global Impact: Horticulture addresses food security, ornamental landscapes, and environmental challenges globally, offering students international opportunities in the field.