The main aims and objectives of the Commission shall be,-
(a) to be an agent for change, development or advancement through inputs of science and technology ;
(b) to function as the prime mover of stimulating horizontal interaction between the universities, research and development institutions and any other industries or institutions for developing and upgrading science and technology ;
(c) to propagate application of science and technology through studies, adaptation of technology, formulating projects, by using the technology, field demonstration, imparting necessary training, publications and consultancy ;
(d) to provide necessary seed capital and other inputs on identified projects for propagating application of science and technology;
(e) to act as catalyst or facilitator for transfer of technology from laboratories and other research efforts to application of science and technology on a larger scale ;
(f) to catalyze applications of innovations in line departments of the Government such as innovations in education sector to create knowledge based society, improving health services, etc., for sustained economic progress;
(g) to create facilities, including equipments, for undertaking application related research and development in areas or disciplines where such facilities are not available in other institutions or are inadequate to the requirements ; and
(h) any other activities for propagating application of science and technology.