To undertake basic, strategic and applied research for generating technologies to enhance productivity and utilization potential of tuber crops (other than potato)

To act as a national repository of scientific information on tuber crops.

To coordinate network research with State Agricultural Universities for generating location specific technologies.

To act as a centre of human resources development for various clientele systems involved in tuber crops research and development.

To undertake transfer of tuber crops technology through consultancy, outreach programmes and linkage with developmental agencies.