To identify plants which need attention of agricultural scientists and to collect, maintain and evaluate the identified plants.
To carry out those basic researches on the chosen crops, which are useful to develop their GAP.
To coordinate the activities of the centres of AICRP on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants and Betelvine located in various agro-climatic zones of India.
To provide planting material and technical know-how generated for further testing and refinement by the centres of the co-ordinated project and DMAPR.
To develop partnership between this research centre and private sector, NGOs and farmers' associations/progressive farmers interested in promoting the use of herbal medicines.