(1) The University shall have the following objects, namely :-
(i) to impart and co-ordinate education in Animal and Fishery Sciences including the post graduate education ;
(ii) to further advancement of learning and prosecution of research in Animal Sciences and Fishery Sciences with special emphasis on need-based research relevant to field problems of the State and aspirations of the farmers ;
(iii) to impart lower education in the field of Veterinary, Animal and Fishery Sciences ;
(iv) to organise and impart continued education, refreshers training courses and summer institutes, hold technical symposiums, seminars and workshops to bring about professional development and skill, improvement of the technical personnel in the field ;
(v) to hold examinations and confer such Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions as deemed fit ;
(vi) to undertake lab to land transfer of technology, to effectively deliver benefits of research to the rural masses, industries and other related beneficiaries in the sector in the State through appropriate extension agencies ;
(vii) to integrate teaching research and extension training with an ultimate aim to promote productivity in Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Poultry and Fishery Sectors ;
(viii) to promote marine and inland fisheries, to preserve and upgrade wild life and zoo animals in the State;
(ix) to develop brackish water and fresh water aquaculture ;
(x) to develop marketing infrastructure ;
(xi) to formulate welfare schemes for fishermen and livestock farmers ;
(xii) to develop by-products technology in livestock, fisheries and dairy ;
(xiii) to liaise and establish vital linkages with the concerned Departments of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Development of the State and Union and national and international research institutes specialised in the field of Animal and Fishery Sciences with a view to keep abreast of the latest technology.
(2) The University shall endeavour to promote the use of Marathi as the medium of instruction and examination :
Provided that, English may be the medium of instruction and examination in such subjects, and for such period or periods, as may from time to time, be prescribed.