About ISHRAE

ISHRAE has a total of 51 chapters/sub-chapters, including 6 international chapters. Additionally, our membership count stands at over 25000 which includes both regular and student members.

It is led by a team of elected officers, who are members of the Society, working on a voluntary basis, and collectively called the Board of Governors.

Our Purpose

Our Objectives

1

Advancing HVAC&R Excellence – Promote innovation, research, and technological advancement in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
2

Knowledge & Professional Development – Provide opportunities for continuous learning, training, and professional development.
3

Standards & Best Practices – Develop and promote industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
4

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability – Encourage energy-efficient, environmentally responsible, and sustainable HVAC&R solutions.
5

Industry–Academia Collaboration – Strengthen collaboration between industry professionals, educational institutions, researchers, and students.
6

Supporting the Next Generation – Empower students and young professionals through education, mentorship, competitions, and career opportunities.
7

Professional Networking – Build a strong community for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking.
8

Better Indoor Environments – Promote healthy, safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient indoor environments.

Programs

ISHRAE conducts Conferences, Seminars, Exhibitions, Workshops, Panel Discussions and Product Presentations throughout the country with both national and international participants to discuss, promote and display the state of the art technologies, systems, products and services.

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ACREX India

ACREX India is Asia's premier trade fair for HVAC&R, building services, and energy-efficient technologies. Organized by ISHRAE, it attracts thousands of professionals, manufacturers, and decision-makers from across the globe.

Education & Training

ISHRAE offers a comprehensive range of education and training programs including the prestigious ICP certifications, short-term courses, webinars, and workshops — all designed to enhance professional competency in HVAC&R.

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Student Activities

ISHRAE's Young Engineers Programme (YEP) connects students with industry mentors, provides scholarships, organizes the annual Students Conference, and creates pathways for young engineers to enter the HVAC&R profession.

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Research

ISHRAE actively promotes and funds research in HVAC&R through grants, fellowships, and collaborations with academic institutions and government bodies. Research outcomes directly influence national standards and building codes.

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Publications

ISHRAE publishes the ISHRAE Journal (peer-reviewed quarterly), technical handbooks, standards, and guidelines that serve as the definitive reference for HVAC&R professionals across India and internationally.

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National Collaboration

Interaction With Govt. Departments And Associate Societies

ISHRAE works in the National interest with various Govt. Ministries/Departments, e.g. in the development of Standards & drafting of NBC for BIS, working on ECBC with BEE, with Ozone Cell of MoEFCC on refrigerant gases. ISHRAE is a member & active supporter of National Centre for Cold Chain development (NCCD) Ministry of Agriculture & works closely with NCCD on refrigeration.

ISHRAE is also working in close co-operation with other similar Societies & Organizations, both at national and international level, for the promotion and development of issues like Sustainability, Green Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Responsibility, Indoor Air Quality, Fire & Safety. Interaction with Think-tanks & NGOs like NRDC, CEEW, TERI, CSE & UN bodies like UNDP/UNEP is a regular feature. ISHRAE is looked upon as a repository of technical knowledge in the HVAC&R & Building Industry field by peer Organizations & the Govt. of India.