The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE), was founded in 1981 at New Delhi by a group of eminent HVAC&R professionals. ISHRAE operates from 41 Chapters and sub Chapters spread all over India, with HQ in Delhi. 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. ISHRAE is looked upon as a repository of technical knowledge in the HVAC&R and Building Industry field by peer Organizations & the Govt. of India.
ISHRAE objectives includes, advancement of the Arts and Sciences of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering and related services, Continuing education of members and other interested persons in the said sciences through Lectures, Workshops, Product Presentations, Publications and Expositions, Rendition of career guidance and financial assistance to the students of the above said sciences and encouragement of scientific research. As part of its objectives to promote the interests of the HVAC&R industry, ISHRAE is involved in various activities. ISHRAE reaches out to all its members and seeks their active participation & involvement in all the Events/Programs organizedby the society.

The activities of the student branch are listed as below

	Provides excellent networking opportunities to interact with other Professionals, Industry Leaders and key decisions makers in the Profession and Industry
	Provides an excellent forum for professional development and continuous training & Re-training on both fundamentals and latest products & technologies available worldwide
	Easy access to all ISHRAE Technical Publications, Software, Workshops, Conferences and Training Programs
	Opportunity to work in the Chapter Working Committee & Headquarter activities towards our mission to promote the arts and sciences of HVAC&R in India
	Provides a platform for effective marketing and launching of new products and technologies through exhibitions, product presentations and advertisements
	Provides an International exposure through International Associates