1. Development of crops/plants for the production of Sugar, Gur and Syrup.
  2. To prepare production programs of sugar, gur and syrup producing carbohydrate enriched crops/plants.
  3. To conduct research on sugarcane based farming systems and to identify its economic advantages.
  4. To take necessary measures regarding appropriate uses of technologies of sugar, gur and syrup producing crops/plants.
  5. To develop and maintain germoplasm bank by collecting diverse sugarcane varieties/clones.
  6. To undertake (with the approval of the Government) sugarcane-related collaborative programme with national and international research, education and training institutes.
  7. To extend cooperation to any individual or organization that are working in the field of sugarcane research and development.
  8. To publish a journal and reports to disseminate research results and recommendations of the institute.
  9. To help the Government on sugarcane policy formulation and to advise the Government, local authority or any institution regarding any matter related to sugarcane.
  10. To educate and train up sugarcane farming community.
  11. To take any necessary steps for implementation of aforesaid functions.