1. To work out suitable programs/ schemes, including Remedial Courses, for improving the academic performance of students from SC, ST, OBC, women and persons with disabilities (whether at undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD or other levels) and/ or to monitor the implementation of such programs/ schemes

2. To coordinate with government and other funding agencies (including Public Sector Undertakings/ Public Sector Banks) with a view to mobilise financial and other resources required for educational empowerment of the students from marginalized sections.

3. To disseminate the information and act as a counselling-cum-guidance centre for students belonging to the marginalized sections, especially with regard to academic, financial and social matters;

4. To help and develop a cordial inter-personal relationship among students and between teachers and the students from marginalized sections for academic interaction and extra-curricular activities; by sensitising the teaching and other staff.

5. To assist in smooth and efficient running of a Resource Centre which specializes in addressing the needs of PwD in all categories including visual, hearing, orthopaedic, and neurological disabilities.

6. To promote a social and psychological environment to raise awareness on sexual harassment and gender based discrimination against women.

7. To organize or conduct seminars/ symposia/ workshops/ conferences/ exhibitions/training program, etc. from time-to-time on issues of contemporary significance for empowering, educationally and culturally, students belonging to the marginalized sections.