In March 2006, Pro Helvetia,  the Swiss Arts Council appointed Chandrika Grover Ralleigh as the director of its first liaison office in Asia, in New Delhi, in which role she continues to act. The office has responsibility for the Indian sub-continent and exists to promote Swiss arts and ideas among Indian audiences as well as professional contact between Indian and Swiss practitioners across the visual, applied and performing arts.

In this capacity she has promoted a coveted residencies exchange for artists of both countries and a rich programme of highly innovative performing arts projects, most recently Sound Reasons curated by Ish Shehrawat. Pro Helvetia has also initiated a sustainable publishing programme and continues to provide support to cutting edge collaborations between Switzerland and India.

She has a postgraduate degree in German Literature and trained as a vocal musician for a number of years.