To plan, conduct and promote researches on lac production technologies.

To conduct basic and applied researches on processing natural resins (including lac), natural gums and gum resins for farmers and industries.

To develop value added products of commercial use from natural resins, gums and gum resins, leading to pilot plant demonstration.

To act as repository and provider of information on lac production and processing, product development, utilization of all natural resins, gums and gum resins.

To transfer the technologies to farmers, entrepreneurs and processors