To conduct and coordinate courses on Disaster Management and related Science and Technology.
To conduct action research in related subjects and contribute to evidence-based disaster management practices.
To prepare and maintain databases on Disaster Management and related Science and Technology.
To undertake publications, newsletters and documentation relating to Disaster Management and allied areas.
To coordinate and organise training programmes sponsored by various Government, Non-Government and external agencies and develop training modules in the areas of Disaster Management, Science and Technology and related fields.
To organise, sponsor and support seminars, workshops, study circles, working groups and conferences for promoting research in Disaster Management.
To interact with national and international organisations, within and outside government, engaged in research and training in Disaster Management.
To collaborate with educational and other institutions anywhere in the world having objectives wholly or partly similar to those of the Centre for Disaster Management.
To develop and conduct diploma, master's and doctoral programmes in collaboration with universities and other institutions of interest.
To provide consultancy services in Disaster Management within and outside the country.
To establish and maintain a Documentation Centre and undertake the publication of journals, books and monographs.
To prepare, print and publish books, papers, IEC material, periodicals, data, exhibits, films, slides, video tapes and circulars, and undertake other literary activities relating to Disaster Management.