- To function as the lead centre for aromatic and medicinal plants research in the State.
Research emphasis
- Exploration, conservation and documentation of economically important aromatic and medicinal plants
- Utilisation of variability for genetic improvement of mandate crops
- Standardisation of agro technology for economic crop production
- Quality standardisation of crude drugs and formulations
- Exploration and utilization of bioactive compounds in medicinal plants
Technology transfer
- Technology transfer and management comprising entrepreneurial training, industrial liaison
