• To undertakeĀ  basicĀ  strategic applied thrust areas of research in tapioca and castor
  • To act as a lead centre for scientific information and to co-ordinate farmers problem solving issues in tapioca and castor
  • To introduce new technologies for increasing the productivity of tapioca and castor
  • To act as a centre for training the farmers and extension functionaries and
  • To provide consultancy services on crop management and crop protection in tapioca and castor