To conduct interdisciplinary research
in analytical and applied areas of social sciences, encompassing diverse
aspects of development.
To assist both central and state governments
by undertaking systematic studies of resource potential, identifying factors
influencing growth and examining measures for reducing poverty.
To establish fruitful contacts with
other institutions and scholars engaged in social science research through
collaborative research programmes and seminars, and to conduct training
courses and refresher programmes for university and college teachers and
public functionaries.