Teaching :

To teach, provide experiential learning and skill development to students and scholars through hands-on training, internships, and field exposure in rainfed agriculture and allied sectors.

Research :

To conduct need-based, multi-disciplinary research focused on improving productivity, sustainability, and resilience of rainfed agro-ecosystems under changing climatic conditions.

Extension :

To disseminate innovative technologies and best practices to farmers, stakeholders, and line departments through capacity building, demonstrations, and participatory approaches for enhanced livelihood security.

The flagship areas:

• Climate Resilient Rainfed Agriculture – Developing and promoting adaptive strategies, technologies, and cropping systems to enhance resilience of rainfed farming under climate variability.
• Natural Resource Management – Conservation and efficient utilization of soil, water, and biodiversity resources for sustainable agricultural productivity in rainfed regions.
• Integrated Farming Systems – Promotion of diversified and integrated farming models to ensure livelihood security, nutritional self-sufficiency, and income enhancement for small and marginal farmers.
• Technological Empowerment of Farmers – Capacity building and technology transfer through demonstrations, ICT tools, and participatory extension approaches to bridge yield gaps and improve on-farm decision-making.