law: 7. Objectives of Regional Centre.-
  The objectives of the Regional Centre shall be-
  (a) to disseminate and to advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of biotechnology and related fields as it may deem fit including technology policy development;
  (b) to provide capacity-building through education, training, research and development in biotechnology and related academic fields for sustainable development objectives through regional and international cooperation;
  (c) to facilitate transfer of knowledge and technology relating to biotechnology at the regional level;
  (d) to create a hub of biotechnology expertise and to address human resources needs in the countries in the region;
  (e) to promote and strengthen international co-operation to improve the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people;
  (f) to promote and facilitate a network of satellite centres in the region as well as within India.