Recognizing the vast scope for development of Horticulture in the state, a Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops was created on September 26, 1979. The Directorate was shifted to Chennai, LLA Building on Anna Salai in 1992. The Government of Tamil Nadu converted the post of Director of Horticulture and Plantation Crops into a cadre post for the I.A.S and since 1992, I.A.S officers have been posted to head the department. TANHODA has been conceived as a "Special Purpose Vehicle" for the purpose of implementing schemes like MIDH - National Horticulture Mission, PMKSY - Micro Irrigation, TN - IAMWARM, National Bamboo Mission and National Mission on Medicinal plants. The State Horticulture Farms also function under the control of TANHODA.

Relevant Components under the Integrated Horticulture Development Scheme for Urban Farmers / Home Gardeners include:

Seed/ Garden Kits:

Rooftop / Kitchen Garden Kits - Rs. 200

Vegetable seed kit distribution Rs. 10
Vegetable garden kit  - Rs. 340

Drip Irrigation Systems for Home Gardeners
Drip system with sensor and timer Rs. 1800
Drip system  without sensor & timer Rs. 320

Training Workshops on Terrace Gardening are also conducted.

Contact your nearest Horticulture Officer:

Horticulture Officer (Madhavaram): +91 90032 65922
Horticulture Officer (Annanagar): +91 98411 55808
Horticulture Officer (Thiruvanmiyur): +91 44 24510597
Horticulture Officer (Perambur): +91 8056217841

Products / Services include:

•  Containers, Pots, Grow Bags
• Farming Consultant
• Garden Kits
• Garden Setup
• Irrigation Systems
• Organic / Bio Pesticides
• Organic Certification
• Plant Nursery
• Seeds
• Soil & Fertilizer
• Terrace / Rooftop Garden Setup
• Workshops & Training