For the implementation of the horticulture development programmes and activities, the State has been divided into two zones namely the North Zone and South Zone.

The Director of Horticulture directly controls the horticulture development activities in the South Zone of the State which comprises of the Bilaspur, Kinnaur, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan districts. Project Director (Mushrooms) at Chambaghat, Solan and the Joint Director of Horticulture (Hqrs) Shimla look after the Mushroom Development and Fruit Processing activities, respectively under the control of the Director of Horticulture.

The Additional Director of Horticulture posted at Dharamshala, District Kangra, supervises the horticulture development activities in the North Zone of the State which comprises of the Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Lahaul&Spiti and Una districts, under the overall control of the Director of Horticulture.

Deputy Directors of Horticulture have been posted in the each district to implement and co-ordinate all the horticulture activities in their respective districts. They are assisted by District Horticulture Officer in extension and input supply and Subject Matter Specialists in the field of orchards and nurseries, plant protection, floriculture and marketing, depending upon the scope of activities in the concerned district.