To carry out advance research in the field of leather, footwear and leather products and to develop newer technologies for export oriented industries;
To conduct research on leather processing technology in improving the quality of leathers;
To undertake research in developing cleaner leather processing technology with a view to reduce effluent load and to promote the use of eco-friendly chemicals in leather industries;
To develop leather processing chemicals and auxiliaries from indigenous raw materials;
To utilize animal by-products and tannery wastes for waste management in leather industries;
To render analytical and testing services to tanning and leather products industries for their raw materials and finished products;
To provide consultancy and technical assistance to local leather industries based on specific nature of assignment;
To provide training to the people engaged in leather sector in developing their technological knowledge;
To bring out publications including books, newsletters, monographs and to disseminate the results and findings of various researches;
To undertake collaborative research with scientists in both national and international organizations to share knowledge, innovation and experience;
To enhance public awareness and to influence policy decisions through information dissemination, policy dialogue, advocacy, networking, training, workshop, seminar and symposium.