To undertake strategic and adaptive research for efficient integrated management of natural resources to enhance productivity of agricultural production systems comprising of field and horticultural crops, aquatic crops like Makhana, Agro-forestry, livestock, avian and fisheries in different agro-ecological zones of the eastern region. 

 The modalities to achieve the mandate are :

To facilitate and promote coordination and dissemination of appropriate agricultural technologies through network/ consortia approach involving ICAR Institutes, State Agricultural Universities, and other agencies for generating location specific agricultural production technologies through sustainable use of natural resources. 

To provide scientific leadership and act as a center for vocational as well as advanced training to promote agricultural production technologies. 

To act as repository of available information and its dissemination on all aspects of agricultural production systems in the eastern region. 

To collaborate with relevant national and international agencies in liaisons with state and central government departments in achieving the above objectives for enhanced technology dissemination.

To provide need based consultancy and advisory support for promoting agriculture, horticulture and livestock in the eastern region. 

Socio-economic evaluation and impact assessment of agricultural technologies.