1. Preparing and updating geological, geophysical and geochemical maps of the country and its offshore area.

2. Exploring and assessing mineral and energy resources of the country and its offshore areas.

3. Systematically exploring the shallow subsurface domain of the country and developing and maintaining national drill core libraries and documentation centers.

4. Conducting research in earth sciences and promoting application of the new knowledge for effecting management of the earth system and its resources.

5. Fostering and promoting the understanding of geological knowledge to reduce risk to life and property from geological hazards and addressing societal issues to enhance quality of life.

6. Creating and maintaining earth science databases and acting as the national repository of earth science data generated by various organizations and disseminating these in public domain for developmental, educational and societal needs.

7. Holding, protecting and maintaining collections of rare and representative geological materials as national geological monuments, museums and parks.

8. Representing India in international bodies, participating in international collaborative scientific projects and developing data sharing net works with other countries.

9. Providing consultancy services and undertaking commercial projects in the country and abroad.

10. Undertaking such other activities, including training, as may become necessary in the light of developments in the field of earth and planetary sciences and related subjects.