- Germplasm evaluation and development of breeding lines for desirable traits
- Conducting multi-location trials (IVT, AVTs, Bulk trials, Farm trials) with promising lines of FCV and non-FCV (Bidi, Rustica, Chewing etc.,) tobaccos for identification of superior varieties
- Development / evaluation of location specific and cost-effective production and protection technologies for maximizing the yield and farm returns
- Organising the varietal/technological identification committee meetings for identification of tobacco varieties/technologies for adoption by the farmers
- Need based production and distribution of tobacco seed for the benefit of farmers