To build up of a Germ Plasm Bank of economic plants in the agroclimatic conditions prevalent in the Eastern Region of the country, and maintenance of special collections.
- Evaluation of medicinal, aromatic, essential oil yielding and other commercial plants through bio-systematic, biochemical and analytical studies.
- Studies on production and conversion of Biomass for fuel, alcohol, hydro-carbon, protein etc.
- Studies on the Biological approach to pollution control.
- Genetic manipulation of plants through tissue culture, somatic hybridization and mutagenesis.
- Collection, maintenance and propagation for distribution to encourage the survival of threatened species as horticultural domesticates and for re-establishment in natural habitats.
- Establishment of Seed and Pollen banks for conservation of threatened species.
- Supply of authentic nursery stock to Universities, Research Institutes and other agencies for research and commercial utilization.
- Providing necessary expertise and assistance for Garden lay-out and landscaping, establishment of green belts in the State.
- Providing necessary assistance for identification, supply and exchange of planting materials and imparting training on garden technology.
- Organising flower shows & garden competitions with a view to creating an awareness & love for plants among the public in general and children in particular.
- Dissemination of information through publication of scientific and popular literature.
- To co-operate and collaborate with other institutions in the State as well as National and International Institutions to promote the cause of conservation and utilization of plant resources and its applications in various fields.
- To acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, lease, hire or otherwise any property movable or immovable and to construct, improve, alter, demolish or repair building works and constructions as may be necessary or convenient for carrying on the activities of the Centre.
- To draw, accept, make and endorse for the purposes of the Centre, discount and negotiate Government of India and other promissory notes, bills of exchange, cheques or other negotiable instruments.
- To invest the funds of or money entrusted to the Centre upon securities or in such manner as may from time to time be determined by the Governing Body and from time to time to sell or transpose such investments.
- To do all other such things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the above objects, with or without collaboration of other Governments or agencies.
