• Promote and establish modern scientific and technological research and development studies of importance to India and to Kerala in particular, in the field of Earth Sciences
  • Organise and conduct research courses leading to doctoral degree
  • Carry out field surveys and laboratory research of academic and economic significance in Earth Science related field
  • Organise and conduct training courses in special fields for students and researchers
  • Train Government officials in planning and project evaluation in the field of mineral resources on land and offshore
  • Carry out studies in river basin evaluation, ground water management, coastal erosion, natural disaster management and mitigations and other special problems
  • Institute and maintain earth science museums, natural monuments and parks
  • Conduct lectures, seminars, workshops, field discussions etc. on problems related to earth sciences
  • Carry out promotional studies in the field of mineral development and develop techniques and design tools for Earth Science Studies
  • Work in collaboration with other Earth Science Institutions – state, central and international
  • Contract for and undertake studies and to provide consultancy services for central and state agencies, international autonomous bodies, private sector etc.
  • Establish, maintain and operate research laboratories and to construct or obtain on lease / hire and to maintain any or all equipment / machinery for effective fulfilment of the general objectives of the Centre.