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 the above field

Award scholarships to deserving research workers

Organise and conduct intensive training courses in special fields

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 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

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 researchlaboratories and to construct or obtain on lease / hire and to maintain any or all equipment / machinery for effective fulfillment of the general objectives of the Centre.