a) To preserve, innovate and promote the projection and dissemination of the art forms of the zone.

b) To develop and promote the rich diversity and uniqueness of the various art forms of the zone and to upgrade and enrich the consciousness of the people about their cultural heritage.

c) To lay special emphasis in its activities on the cultural linkages among various areas through evolution of styles and their contribution to the larger composite identity of the cultural heritage of India.

d) To make special efforts to encourage folk and tribal arts and to frame special programs for the preservation and strengthening of the art forms that are languishing towards extinction.

e) To undertake such programs as seminars, workshops etc. with a view to encouraging and involving the youth of the zone among themselves and with those of the rest of the country in creative cultural communications.

f) To pursue such other activities and programs as would strengthen and promote the cultural inter-linkages amongst the states.

g) To award fellowships and scholarships for carrying out research for study in furtherance of any of its objectives.