To promote growth and advancement of agriculture through scientific interactions and partnerships.

• To act as think tank on key policy issues relating to agricultural research for development (ARD).
• Organizing seminars and special lectures on emerging issues and new developments in agricultural sciences in different regions of India.
• Instituting national awards for the outstanding contributions to Indian agriculture by the scientists of Indian and other origin abroad.
• Facilitating partnerships with non-resident Indian agricultural scientists visiting India on short leave.