Organise surveys, studies and research on socio-economic aspects;

Provide necessary fora for discussions/debates on the subjects pertaining to socio-economic research and development by organising symposia, seminars, conferences, etc.,;

Generate public opinion at appropriate levels for socio-economic development;

Undertake specific tasks and programmes for the welfare and development of people of selected backward regions;

Disseminate information on socio-economic aspects of development through publication of reports, papers, periodicals, monographs, books, journals, etc.;

Organise camps, tours, campaign, etc. in the areas selected for motivational programmes and training among the people lacking awareness about developmental programmes and measures of the Government and other agencies.;

Organise short-term and long-term studies and training courses and programmes  for the development functionaries and others engaged in the socio-economic development, either itself or through reputed national/regional level institutions/bodies;

To offer prizes, award scholarship, fellowship, stipend, etc. to the poor and meritorious students and research scholars;

To establish library, reference centre, data banks, etc.  to facilitate research and studies on socio-economic aspects;

Provide advisory and consultancy services to the development agencies engaged in socio-economic research and development;

Evolve strategies and provide opportunities to the economically poor people for undertaking self-employment and entrepreneurial activities for improvement of their socio-economic conditions; and

Undertake similar and ancillary functions as are necessary or conducive or incidental to the furtherance of above stated objectives of the Organisation.