To evolve high yielding and quality varieties of rice resistant to prevailing pests and diseases under varied conditions of cultivation viz; Low land (transplanted), Upland (drilled), Hilly, Saline, Alkaline and Sodic in Kharif and Summer season.
To identify remunerative package of practices for rice cultivation and disseminating the same to the farmers
To multiply pure seeds (Breeder & nucleus) of improved varieties and distribution .
To impart training through short term courses / farmer's day / teaching
To facilitate exchange of information, varietal seeds and Germplasm.