To undertake scientific, social and statistical research in the field of health, medicine and applied science.

To generate advanced knowledge through research to the education and training, social, communication, medical, biological, genetic, population education, demography, statistical, organizational, administrative, operational aspects of the national health programme.

To develop more effective methods in ways of applying the relevant knowledge already available for strengthening the national health programme.

To experiment, test and develop effective alternative methods of programme operations, delivery system, organization procedures and demonstrating their application in the field.

To assign research studies in the field of health to special institutions or departments of existing institutions in the country and provide financial assistance for the same

To patent drugs etc. invented at later stages