Mandate

-> Breeding of superior sugarcane varieties/ genotypes having high sugar productivity as well as sustainability and to assist State Sugarcane breeding programs.

->To conduct basic and strategic researches on crop improvement, production and protection aspects of sugarcane.

->Collection, maintenance, evaluation, documentation and conservation of sugarcane / Saccharum species genetic resources.

->Effecting technology transfer, consultancy and human resource development in the areas of sugarcane agricultural research.