Basic, adoptive and need based zone specific research to meet the problems of the farmers of the Zone.
Innovation/ modification of eco-friendly technology specific to this Zone.
Development of Sesame varieties with high yield, high oil content, early maturity, resistant to shattering, Macrophomina stem and root rot, Alternaria leaf spot, Phytopthera blight and Antigastra.
Development of technology for Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), Integrated Weed Management (IWM) and Cropping-System (CS) for important crops of the Zone.
Production and distribution of quality seed for the farmers of the Zone
Capacity building of field functionaries and dissemination of agro advisories.